Indirect Sourcing Specialist Poland & DACH Region

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Who will you be working with? 

You will be a member of the Commodity Sourcing department, reporting to the Regional Indirect Sourcing Leader.

How will you make a difference?

As an Indirect Sourcing Specialist, you will lead the tactical Indirect Sourcing for Poland & DACH Region. You will implement the commodity strategies in alignment with European Commodity Managers and lead local negotiations. You will be responsible for KPI achievements (savings, Payment Terms, supplier harmonization etc.) and local supplier relationship management for Poland & DACH Region and works closely with the Poland & DACH Region business teams.

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What will your typical day look like?

• Lead tactical buying for Indirect Sourcing in Poland & DACH Region.

• As an Indirect Sourcing Specialist, you will work closely with the European Commodity Managers and various internal stakeholders in Poland & DACH Region to gain consensus by aligning the global strategies through regional implementations.

• Create and implement strategic plans which deliver >5% annual improvement on assigned spend.

• Responsible for implementing Indirect Sourcing strategies for Poland & DACH Region and ensuring a timely and accurate execution of tactical tasks (PO management, supplier management, reporting etc.).

• Executes regional projects in close alignment with the internal stakeholders and European Commodity Managers.

• Supports the Commodity Managers by investigating the newest market trends and integrates feedback from internal stakeholders in strategies (voice of internal customer).

• Ensure continuous improvement in total cost of ownership in accordance with business objectives.

• Lead optimization projects such as process improvements and supplier rationalization / optimization.

• Ensure that the business objectives of Wabtec Groups and Operating Units are met by taking the corporate policy (including ethical standards) into account.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Engineering, Labor studies, Science, or related field

• +5 years’ experience in sourcing or procurement

• Have expertise in Indirect Sourcing with a focus on Poland & DACH Region: critical cost components, pricing models, KPI’s and SLA’s, negotiations factors, engagement strategies

• Experience in supplier relationship management, KPI and performance management

• Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, contracting and implementation

• Proficient Polish, English and German

• Proficient with ERP systems and eSourcing tools (Coupa, HICX, Microsoft BI)

• Familiar with financial reporting, manufacturing cost systems and lean tools

• Able to work in a multi-cultural environment and to gain consensus through collaboration

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Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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