Description
SUMMARY:
This individual will support UK Indirect Sourcing Specialist in leading tactical buying for Indirect Sourcing in UK. The person will support the implementation of the Commodity strategies in alignment with European Commodity Managers and support local negotiations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Support tactical buying for all Indirect commodities in UK. The person will work closely with the UK Indirect Sourcing Specialist and various internal stakeholders in UK to gain consensus by aligning the global strategies through local implementations.
-Support the implementation of EU and global strategies in UK for Indirect Sourcing commodities and ensuring a timely and accurate execution of tactical tasks (PO management, supplier management, reporting etc).
-Executes local projects in close alignment with UK Indirect Soucing Specalist.
-Supports the Commodity Managers by investigating 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 taken the corporate policy (including ethical standards) into account.
-Perform other related duties as required.