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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.

How will you make a difference?

As a Product Line Tender Buyer, you will be responsible for evaluating component costs, managing localization constraints, integrating raw material and inflation risks, challenging proposed designs, feeding capitalization tools, securing purchasing commitments, preparing tender purchase plans, and handling handover packages for awarded projects.

What do we want to know about you?

• Master's degree in Engineering, Purchasing Management, or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a global industrial environment or demanding discrete industries

• Expertise in assigned commodities

• Experience working in cross-functional teams

• Advanced purchasing/negotiation, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

• Professional English proficiency (German is a plus)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Open-mindedness and a proactive attitude

• Ability to work in a stressful environment

What will your typical day look like?

• Evaluate component costs based on designs, specifications, quantities, and schedules

• Send RFQs for critical components and confirm pricing sources

• Highlight raw material impact and utilize should-cost tools

• Manage localization constraints in the sourcing process

• Challenge proposed designs using capitalization tools and cost-effective solutions

• Identify gaps between purchasing commitments and tender requirements

• Integrate and monitor raw material and inflation risks

• Highlight potential schedule risks due to supplier lead times

• Feed risks and opportunities during the project phase

• Prepare and validate the Tender Purchase Plan

• Consolidate lessons learned from previous projects

We offer:

• Employment based on an employment contract signed with the production plant

• Annual bonus

• Vacations allowance

• Transportation allowance

• Additional medical care

• Pre-paid card

• Opportunity to improve professional qualifications

• Experience and development in an international environment

• Being a part of great team spirit

• Playing a significant role in the global projects

Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.