Sourcing Lead

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 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 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 to learn more Responsible To Engineering Manager Group RTPE Relay Train Protection Energy Hours Location 40 per week WITEC Bangalore India Main Purpose We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Design and Development Sourcing Engineer to support the sourcing of prototype and production components for electromechanical relays used in the railway and power energy sectors The engineer will lead supplier identification and qualification efforts during the design and development phases ensuring potential suppliers meet technical quality cost and compliance criteria This role focuses on the initial scouting evaluation and qualification of suppliers Final supplier selection especially for production components will be made in collaboration with key internal stakeholders with ultimate responsibility resting with the sourcing team at the manufacturing site Responsibilities Identify assess and qualify potential suppliers for prototype and production components during product development Conduct supplier outreach technical and capacity evaluations and down-selection of candidate suppliers Evaluate suppliers against QCD Quality Cost Delivery as well as health safety and environmental standards Lead initial commercial and contractual discussions to support supplier development activities Collaborate with internal teams including sourcing purchasing quality HSE legal and operations to align on supplier suitability Support the transition of selected suppliers into formal onboarding processes managed by the manufacturing site s sourcing function Assist in implementing dual-sourcing strategies for critical components by identifying and qualifying alternate sources Ensure timely sourcing of components needed for prototyping validation and pre-production Document supplier evaluations sourcing rationale and associated risks Minimum Qualifications Professional Experience Bachelor s degree in Engineering Supply Chain or a related field 5 years of experience in supplier sourcing supplier development or supply chain engineering Technical understanding of electromechanical components preferably in the railway or energy markets Experience working with Chinese suppliers and conducting supplier capability and compliance assessments Familiarity with QCD frameworks and HSE standards in industrial supply chains Solid understanding of early-stage product development cycles and cross-functional collaboration Strong interpersonal communication and project coordination skills Willingness to travel within China and India as needed Preferred Qualifications Master s degree or certification in Supply Chain Procurement or Quality e g Six Sigma APICS Experience supporting dual-sourcing initiatives Multilingual skills e g Mandarin Hindi English Experience in a multinational or multi-site engineering company Work Location Travel Bangalore India Design Centre Regular travel between the production site design centre and supplier locations is anticipated during the sourcing and development phases 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 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