Supplier Cost Reduction Program Manager

Job title: Supplier Cost Reduction Program Manager

Company: Wabtec


Job description: 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 will you be working with?
Our Sourcing Functional Excellence and Business Intelligence team leverages knowledge of Strategic Sourcing processes to drive enhancement of existing sourcing and Source to Pay applications and/or deliver implementation of new tools. Here you will interact daily with the global Sourcing, Finance, and IT teams on scoping requirements and driving results from a Project Management standpoint. This team supports all global Wabtec locations to deliver One Wabtec solutions.How will you make a difference?
The Supplier Cost Reduction Program Manager will be the technical leader in the definition, validation, and implementation of Cost-Out Projects Initiative. You will utilize experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and act as a change agent to move cross-functional projects to completion.What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 5 years of sourcing experience or engineering
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead the value engineering SCRI program initiative to achieve product cost out objectives
• Develop supplier and internal manufacturing engagement strategies based on product cost out ideas while utilizing Should Cost analysis and expertise
• Lead design and cost out idea generation events and activities such as action workouts, plant line walks, supplier site idea generation events, bench-marking design gap analysis, design efficiency studies, alternate material substitutions, optimized manufacturing process, etc.
• Accelerate business critical qualifications through manufacturing & supplier engagement, interface with product design team and centralization of real-time design changes.
• Support supplier cost reduction ideas (SCRI) program to facilitate supplier ideas, engineering engagement for funding, approval & validation/cut-in.
• Analyze product cost data to maximize savings benefits to the business and respective product lines. Enhance Should Costing tools to improve accuracy and build a strong toolkit for both negotiations and predicting of new product costs.
• Execute, own responsibility for driving cross-functional implementation of projects to deliver communicated benefits within defined timelines.
• Conduct Financial Reviews with Finance Manager to solidify project savings.
• Develop a cross functional teaming dynamic in a matrix Sourcing, Finance, and Engineering organization that reaches globally to position all Wabtec products for the competitive landscape.
• Manage the SCRI toolset, metrics and digital communications.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Clear thinker with ability to lead team level projects with high sensitivity towards maintaining timeline
• Inclusive leadership and driver who take ownership on driving cross functional projects
• Proven people management skills with clear vision and can-do attitude
• Excellent project/initiative management skills
• Strong data analytics and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with positive persuasive attitude
• Fact based negotiation experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and expertise required in excel PowerPoint and access
• Ability to work with cross functional teams such as sourcing, engineering, NPI sourcing, quality, services, materials etc. to achieve timely project execution
• Six Sigma training is preferred
• Strong project planning, project execution skills

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $77,400.00-$110,300.00The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.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!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.

Expected salary: $77400 – 110300 per year

Location: Erie, PA

Job date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:27:33 GMT

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