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Wabtec Corporation Project Buyer in Plzen, Czech Republic
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.
We are looking for a Project Buyer to join our Sourcing team at our location in Plzen, Czech Republic.
As member of the project core teams you will be the interface between the technical development, Global Commodity Buyers, Quality and suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Manage all purchasing aspects of assigned projects
Work with Project Teams and Commodity Buyers to drive supplier selection and guarantee successful development of engineered parts
Liaise with R&D, Engineering and Field Services during the Design Phase
Guarantee the best Total Cost of Ownership and challenge Faiveley Transport’s organization in order to improve the projects Contract Margin
Establish and manage the Project Purchasing Plan as well as the schedule of long lead items (long lead time and critical purchase material list)
Represent Purchasing in Project Core Team meetings and hold regular Material Cost Performance meetings with Project Management and Finance
Follow-up of material costs vs. budget on commodity and project level including potential risks and opportunities
Coordinate project related material cost reduction activities and harmonise with overall Project Improvement Plan
Facilitate contact with suppliers to support the Parts Approval Process and provide support in management of claims towards suppliers
Qualification and Competencies:
University degree in engineering or equivalent vocational training with further education is advantage
Project management experience in a similar industry with technical expertise is advantage
Ideally purchasing expertise (cost analysis, purchasing strategy, negotiation skills) and strong commitment, enjoyment and passion in project sourcing
Experience in dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Proactive, open mind approach with excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all functions in the company
Problem solving attitude and mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Suite
Fluent English in word and writing, German language skills advantageous
What we can offer?
Not everyone offers flexible working hours. Mine does though. We work 7,5 hours per day . With us, you will only find a clean and modern work environment. We create opportunities for your career growth. With us, you are assured of a stable reward and a phone for private purposes. We are a company that operates and manufactures the transport of the future.
25 vacation days and 3 sick days per year
Canteen and subsidized meals
Company cottage in Šumava
Great crew and help with adaptation
Flexi Pass Card for leisure activitie
Language courses
Contribution for pension ensurance 1000 CZK (after trial period)
Discounted call rates for the family as well
Annual Bonus Incentive Program
Employee referral reward
Commuting allowance 2 CZK/ km
Corporate events and meetings
Helpline for employees
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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