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Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions. Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network. Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow? Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies. Manages programs with suppliers and internal cross functional team members that address lead times, production scheduling, quality performance. Resolve material shortages in a timely manner to meet production schedules. Reviews requisitions and prepares purchase orders Evaluates and maintains the material requirements plan for assigned commodities and maintains records accordingly to company and/or departmental guidelines. Maintains ongoing communication with related departmental personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials / services Confirms computerized procurement records in Oracle, such as items or services purchased, cost, lead time, accounting term, delivery arrangements, comments, etc. Reviews defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality personnel, vendors and others to determine root cause and corrective action, Follow up with related departments to ensure acceptable material is received and vendors are paid within terms of purchase order, Expedites delivery of goods to users. Other duties as assigned. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required; Equivalent Experience will be considered on a case by case basis EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years as a Buyer preferred Preferred 1 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably in the transportation industry OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications Proficiency in MRP systems (Oracle) Understanding of supply chain management concepts (identifying and eliminating redundant costs and non-value added procedures. etc…) COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES Team player and strong professional inter-personnel skills for effective communication with vendors, clients and related departmental personnel Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress. Accuracy and attention to detail. Quality System Awareness. Participation in on-going education and networking in a professional continuous improvement environment Ability to travel, as needed, mostly in the United States and in Canada This position requires 60% - 70% work in the office Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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. Relocation lump sum assistance available if candidate qualifies. Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.