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Purchasing Manager

Wabtec Corporation, Birkenhead, Wirral

Purchasing Manager

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Wabtec Corporation, Birkenhead, Wirral

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 Aug | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 6d707c33874b42a59f531222c96c2eb7

Location ref: Birkenhead, Wirral

Full Job Description

  • Lead, develop and motivate the Purchasing & Supply Chain team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, driving supplier performance across Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) metrics.
  • Collaborate with UK and global stakeholders to establish supplier agreements, contracts and long-term sourcing strategies.
  • Monitor supplier performance, implement improvement plans and support supplier development initiatives.
  • Maintain purchasing KPIs, supplier performance metrics and management reporting to support informed business decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with company processes, controls and governance standards while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Analyse spend, savings, inventory and supplier performance data, implementing actions to optimise supply chain effectiveness.
  • Work closely with internal and global procurement teams to standardise best practices and deliver strategic supply chain improvements.

    CIPS qualified (or working towards qualification).
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
  • Commercially focused with sound business acumen and contract management expertise.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Experience of performance management, employee development, coaching and engagement.
  • Numerate, analytical and results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and business systems.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

    At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
    • If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-127192646
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