About the role
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.
L'équipe de l’approvisionnement de Wabtec Amérique du Nord est responsable des activités d'approvisionnement des services dans les différentes entités Wabtec de la région Amérique du Nord pour soutenir les services des ventes et satisfaire les besoins des clients en matière de pièces de rechange.
Aperçu du rôle:
L’acheteur de projets est responsable de l’amélioration de la marge des projets, de garantir des coûts, de négocier, de gérer l’entièreté des projets du début à la fin et de travailler avec différentes équipes au sein de l’organisation. Il est un véritable chef de projet pour la fonction d’achat. Étant un rôle clé dans le département, le titulaire du poste se doit d’être totalement habile avec les différents systèmes d’information et Excel.
Responsabilités essentielles :
Améliorer la marge contractuelle des projets :
- Participer en amont, lancer des études et estimer les prix pendant la phase d'appel d'offres ;
- Participer aux décisions de ''produire-ou-acheter'' (Make or Buy) et au processus de décision pour regrouper des composants simples en sous-ensembles complets. Mettre au défi la nomenclature afin de proposer des réductions de prix et de coûts. Utiliser des produits existants et/ou standards de R & D ;
- Définir les plans et stratégies d’achats spécifique au projet dans le respect de la stratégie d’achats du site et du groupe. Améliorer l’ensemble des coûts. S’assurer du respect des engagements contractuels (« Buy America ») ;
- Être entièrement responsable de l'achat sur les aspects « Qualité, coûts, délais, productivité » (QCDP) pour les projets assignés. Gestion totale des appels d'offres pour les phases prototypes, mais aussi pour la phase de production : contrôle des coûts d'achat, grandeur de lots et des délais pour répondre aux besoins du projet et du site ;
- Assurer l’atteinte des objectifs du projet, puis transmettre la stratégie et le schéma d'achat à l'acheteur commodités.
En collaboration avec l'acheteur commodités :
- Lancer la demande d'offre sur un panel de fournisseurs sélectionné par (Qualité, Gestionnaires de projets, Ingénierie et Acheteur commodités) ;
- Sélectionner le fournisseur avec l'accord des SQA/SQE, gestionnaire de projet, responsable technique et acheteur commodités ;
- Assurer la signature des accords d’achats.
Déployer l’APQP :
- Contribuer au déploiement de l’APQP en support du SQA/SQE ;
- Dans le cadre de ses projets, organiser et gérer des revues techniques avec les partenaires techniques, les fournisseurs et le service Qualité afin de formaliser l'engagement de faisabilité de l'équipe lors de la sélection des fournisseurs et garantir la réalisation des spécifications techniques ;
- Gérer la transition du projet vers la phase de production après validation des pièces types et de la FAI client ;
- Participer à l'amélioration proactive des performances d'achat ;
- Gérer les KPIs du projet.
Qualifications de base :
- Baccalauréat ou Maîtrise en Achats, ou Gestion de chaîne d’approvisionnement, ou Gestion des opérations et de la production ou domaine connexe.
- Un minimum de 3 ans d'expérience dans l'achat de projets dans l'industrie manufacturière / industrielle.
Autres compétences désirées :
- Avoir un esprit d'équipe et des compétences professionnelles interpersonnelles pour une communication efficace avec les fournisseurs, les clients et le personnel connexe ;
- Maîtrise de la Suite MS Office ;
- Connaissance approfondie d’Excel, niveau intermédiaire à expert ;
- Capacité à travailler de façon autonome, résoudre des problèmes pratiques et faire preuve d’initiatives ;
- Excellentes compétences organisationnelles et capacité à bien travailler en situation de stress ;
- Précision et attention aux détails ;
- Connaissance des systèmes de qualité.
Autres requis :
- Une autorisation légale de travailler au Canada est requise;
- Bilinguisme français et anglais (parlé, écrit);
- Disponible à voyager au besoin, 10 % ou moins;
- Doit être en mesure de se déplacer aux États-Unis pour voyages d’affaires;
- Permis de conduire valide.
Wabtec North America Services Sourcing team is responsible for Services sourcing activities across the different Wabtec entities in North America region to support Services sales and satisfy customer aftermarket needs.
Job Overview:
Project buyer is responsible for improving the project margin, guaranteeing costs, negotiating, managing the entire project from start to finish and working with different teams within the organization. Project buyer is a real project manager for the purchasing function. Being a key role in the department, the incumbent must be fully adept with the various information systems and Excel.
Essential Responsibilities:
Improve the contractual margin of projects:
- Participate upstream, launch studies and estimate prices during the tender phase.
- Participate in “make-or-buy” decisions and in the decision-making process to group simple components into complete sub-assemblies. Challenge the nomenclature in order to propose price and cost reductions. Use existing products and / or R&D standards.
- Define the specific purchasing plans and strategies for the Project while respecting the site and group purchasing strategy. Improve total cost of ownership. Ensure compliance with contractual commitments ("Buy America").
- Be fully responsible for purchasing on the “Quality Costs Delays Productivity” (QCDP) aspects for assigned projects; total management of tenders for the prototype phases, but also for the production phase: control of purchase costs, batch sizes and deadlines to meet the needs of the project and site.
- Ensure the achievement of the project objectives, then transmit the purchasing strategy and scheme to the commodities leaders.
In collaboration with the commodities buyer:
- Launch the request for offer on a panel of suppliers selected by (Quality, Project Managers, Engineering and Purchaser of commodities).
- Select the supplier with the agreement of the SQA / SQE, project manager, technical manager and commodity buyer.
- Ensure the signing of purchasing agreements.
Deploy the APQP:
- Contribute to the deployment of the APQP in support of the SQA / SQE.
- Within the framework of its projects, organize and manage technical reviews with technical partners, Suppliers and the Quality department in order to formalize the team's feasibility commitment when selecting suppliers and guarantee the achievement of technical specifications.
- Manage the transition from the project to the production phase after validation of standard parts and customer FAI.
- Participate in the proactive improvement of purchasing performance.
- Manage the project KPIs.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master in Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management, or Operations and Production Management or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in purchasing projects and preferably in a globalized industrial environment.
Desired Characteristics:
- Have a team spirit and interpersonal professional skills for effective communication with suppliers, customers and related personnel.
- Mastery of the MS Office Suite.
- Thorough knowledge of Excel, intermediate to expert level.
- Ability to work independently, solve practical problems and take initiative.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress.
- Precision and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of quality systems.
- Must be able to travel on business.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Legal authorization to work in Canada is required.
- French and English bilingualism (spoken and written).
- Must be willing to travel to customer site as required 10% or less.
- Must be able to travel to the United States for business travel.
- Valid driver’s license.
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.
About Wabtec
Wabtec is a leading supplier of value-added, technology-based products and services for freight rail, passenger transit and select industrial markets worldwide.
Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures a broad range of products for end markets such as locomotives, freight cars, passenger transit vehicles and power generation equipment, for both original equipment and aftermarket applications. Wabtec also builds new locomotives up to 5,400 horsepower, and provides aftermarket maintenance and services for locomotives and passenger transit vehicles.
When you work for Wabtec, you work with some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the industry. Our global team is committed and results-oriented, and that has helped us remain highly competitive in our industry. If you have what it takes, we’d like to hear from you. Learn more at https://www.wabtec.com/careers
About the role
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.
L'équipe de l’approvisionnement de Wabtec Amérique du Nord est responsable des activités d'approvisionnement des services dans les différentes entités Wabtec de la région Amérique du Nord pour soutenir les services des ventes et satisfaire les besoins des clients en matière de pièces de rechange.
Aperçu du rôle:
L’acheteur de projets est responsable de l’amélioration de la marge des projets, de garantir des coûts, de négocier, de gérer l’entièreté des projets du début à la fin et de travailler avec différentes équipes au sein de l’organisation. Il est un véritable chef de projet pour la fonction d’achat. Étant un rôle clé dans le département, le titulaire du poste se doit d’être totalement habile avec les différents systèmes d’information et Excel.
Responsabilités essentielles :
Améliorer la marge contractuelle des projets :
- Participer en amont, lancer des études et estimer les prix pendant la phase d'appel d'offres ;
- Participer aux décisions de ''produire-ou-acheter'' (Make or Buy) et au processus de décision pour regrouper des composants simples en sous-ensembles complets. Mettre au défi la nomenclature afin de proposer des réductions de prix et de coûts. Utiliser des produits existants et/ou standards de R & D ;
- Définir les plans et stratégies d’achats spécifique au projet dans le respect de la stratégie d’achats du site et du groupe. Améliorer l’ensemble des coûts. S’assurer du respect des engagements contractuels (« Buy America ») ;
- Être entièrement responsable de l'achat sur les aspects « Qualité, coûts, délais, productivité » (QCDP) pour les projets assignés. Gestion totale des appels d'offres pour les phases prototypes, mais aussi pour la phase de production : contrôle des coûts d'achat, grandeur de lots et des délais pour répondre aux besoins du projet et du site ;
- Assurer l’atteinte des objectifs du projet, puis transmettre la stratégie et le schéma d'achat à l'acheteur commodités.
En collaboration avec l'acheteur commodités :
- Lancer la demande d'offre sur un panel de fournisseurs sélectionné par (Qualité, Gestionnaires de projets, Ingénierie et Acheteur commodités) ;
- Sélectionner le fournisseur avec l'accord des SQA/SQE, gestionnaire de projet, responsable technique et acheteur commodités ;
- Assurer la signature des accords d’achats.
Déployer l’APQP :
- Contribuer au déploiement de l’APQP en support du SQA/SQE ;
- Dans le cadre de ses projets, organiser et gérer des revues techniques avec les partenaires techniques, les fournisseurs et le service Qualité afin de formaliser l'engagement de faisabilité de l'équipe lors de la sélection des fournisseurs et garantir la réalisation des spécifications techniques ;
- Gérer la transition du projet vers la phase de production après validation des pièces types et de la FAI client ;
- Participer à l'amélioration proactive des performances d'achat ;
- Gérer les KPIs du projet.
Qualifications de base :
- Baccalauréat ou Maîtrise en Achats, ou Gestion de chaîne d’approvisionnement, ou Gestion des opérations et de la production ou domaine connexe.
- Un minimum de 3 ans d'expérience dans l'achat de projets dans l'industrie manufacturière / industrielle.
Autres compétences désirées :
- Avoir un esprit d'équipe et des compétences professionnelles interpersonnelles pour une communication efficace avec les fournisseurs, les clients et le personnel connexe ;
- Maîtrise de la Suite MS Office ;
- Connaissance approfondie d’Excel, niveau intermédiaire à expert ;
- Capacité à travailler de façon autonome, résoudre des problèmes pratiques et faire preuve d’initiatives ;
- Excellentes compétences organisationnelles et capacité à bien travailler en situation de stress ;
- Précision et attention aux détails ;
- Connaissance des systèmes de qualité.
Autres requis :
- Une autorisation légale de travailler au Canada est requise;
- Bilinguisme français et anglais (parlé, écrit);
- Disponible à voyager au besoin, 10 % ou moins;
- Doit être en mesure de se déplacer aux États-Unis pour voyages d’affaires;
- Permis de conduire valide.
Wabtec North America Services Sourcing team is responsible for Services sourcing activities across the different Wabtec entities in North America region to support Services sales and satisfy customer aftermarket needs.
Job Overview:
Project buyer is responsible for improving the project margin, guaranteeing costs, negotiating, managing the entire project from start to finish and working with different teams within the organization. Project buyer is a real project manager for the purchasing function. Being a key role in the department, the incumbent must be fully adept with the various information systems and Excel.
Essential Responsibilities:
Improve the contractual margin of projects:
- Participate upstream, launch studies and estimate prices during the tender phase.
- Participate in “make-or-buy” decisions and in the decision-making process to group simple components into complete sub-assemblies. Challenge the nomenclature in order to propose price and cost reductions. Use existing products and / or R&D standards.
- Define the specific purchasing plans and strategies for the Project while respecting the site and group purchasing strategy. Improve total cost of ownership. Ensure compliance with contractual commitments ("Buy America").
- Be fully responsible for purchasing on the “Quality Costs Delays Productivity” (QCDP) aspects for assigned projects; total management of tenders for the prototype phases, but also for the production phase: control of purchase costs, batch sizes and deadlines to meet the needs of the project and site.
- Ensure the achievement of the project objectives, then transmit the purchasing strategy and scheme to the commodities leaders.
In collaboration with the commodities buyer:
- Launch the request for offer on a panel of suppliers selected by (Quality, Project Managers, Engineering and Purchaser of commodities).
- Select the supplier with the agreement of the SQA / SQE, project manager, technical manager and commodity buyer.
- Ensure the signing of purchasing agreements.
Deploy the APQP:
- Contribute to the deployment of the APQP in support of the SQA / SQE.
- Within the framework of its projects, organize and manage technical reviews with technical partners, Suppliers and the Quality department in order to formalize the team's feasibility commitment when selecting suppliers and guarantee the achievement of technical specifications.
- Manage the transition from the project to the production phase after validation of standard parts and customer FAI.
- Participate in the proactive improvement of purchasing performance.
- Manage the project KPIs.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master in Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management, or Operations and Production Management or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in purchasing projects and preferably in a globalized industrial environment.
Desired Characteristics:
- Have a team spirit and interpersonal professional skills for effective communication with suppliers, customers and related personnel.
- Mastery of the MS Office Suite.
- Thorough knowledge of Excel, intermediate to expert level.
- Ability to work independently, solve practical problems and take initiative.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress.
- Precision and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of quality systems.
- Must be able to travel on business.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Legal authorization to work in Canada is required.
- French and English bilingualism (spoken and written).
- Must be willing to travel to customer site as required 10% or less.
- Must be able to travel to the United States for business travel.
- Valid driver’s license.
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.
About Wabtec
Wabtec is a leading supplier of value-added, technology-based products and services for freight rail, passenger transit and select industrial markets worldwide.
Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures a broad range of products for end markets such as locomotives, freight cars, passenger transit vehicles and power generation equipment, for both original equipment and aftermarket applications. Wabtec also builds new locomotives up to 5,400 horsepower, and provides aftermarket maintenance and services for locomotives and passenger transit vehicles.
When you work for Wabtec, you work with some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the industry. Our global team is committed and results-oriented, and that has helped us remain highly competitive in our industry. If you have what it takes, we’d like to hear from you. Learn more at https://www.wabtec.com/careers