Intern: Sourcing

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Position: Intern: Sourcing

Reporting To: Sourcing Manger

Reporting Relationship: Supply Chain

What do we want to know about you?

Education: 3 Years Tertiary Qualification (Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration) Degree/Diploma

Key Responsibilities

The Sourcing Intern will support the Sourcing team in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers, managing sourcing documentation, and assisting with cost analysis and supplier performance tracking. This role offers hands-on experience in strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.

• Assist in supplier research, evaluation, and selection processes.
• Support the preparation of Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Information (RFI)
• Supplier management
• Support in the onboarding of suppliers
• Help maintain and update supplier databases and sourcing documentation.
• Participate in cost analysis and benchmarking activities.
• Track and report on supplier performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, logistics sales and finance.
• Assist in preparing sourcing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards.

Person Specification

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of operational functions & cross functional inter dependencies

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.