The Electrical Commodity Leader will be responsible to identify and drive proactive strategies with a clear focus on margin improvement, cash generation, supplier relationship management, dual source development, low cost country spend migration, cross functional project management, supplier delivery performance management and service part productivity.

Drive margin improvement by creating and executing cost reduction negotiations, extending supplier payment terms, and optimizing landed cost through control of logistics and tariff costs.

Forecast deflation, synergy savings, tariff spend, expense & investment spend and cash improvement.

Work across business units to identify synergy savings.

Improve material availability and quality by conducting supplier leadership reviews, recovering costs incurred associated with defects, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions related to delivery delays, eliminating premium transportation, and ensuring all purchase orders are promised in a timely manner.

Develop and execute long term, global strategies for the critical Electrical sub-commodities.

Create short and long-term commodity strategies and influence cross functional team members.

Position the commodity for future success by ensuring each part has multiple suppliers and negotiating strategic long-term supply agreements.

Work closely with shop operations and commercial / product management teams to prioritize cost out efforts where needed on specific products and programs.

Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Supply Chain or Related Field

Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Commodity Management or Global Supply Chain.





Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Proficiency in English, including strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

Ability to influence others and lead small teams

Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

Effective problem identification and solution skills

Proven analytical and organizational ability

Clear thinker with ability to lead team level projects with high sensitivity towards maintaining timeline

Strong Sourcing, Supply Chain, Product Management, or Engineering background

Strong negotiations and supplier interaction skills; inclusive leadership and driver who take ownership on driving cross functional projects

Demonstrated background of building collaborative relationships

Proven people management skills with clear vision and can-do attitude

Excellent project 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 engineering, NPI sourcing, quality, services, materials etc. to achieve timely project execution

Ability to work with Integral Supply Base

Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality certification

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📌 Senior Electrical Commodity Leader (Ejido de la Finca)
🏢 Wabtec
📍 Ejido de la Finca