Sourcing Manager – Castings

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Mission

Key missions of the position:

• Development of Casting, machining, Forging and sheet metal components for assigned project with detail should costing workout to award the business to suppliers.

• Closely work with Bid and product management team to commit the lowest direct material cost to win the business and the same cost should be achieved during the project execution

• To take complete ownership of assigned project's Total cost ownership (TCO), drive and improve Project contract Margin. Bid to Execution

• Localisation of all commodities like Casting, Forging, machining, Fabrications,

• Define and execute Sourcing plan such as Make or buy, Localization and Transfer of Technology projects, dual sourcing.

• Define Sourcing plan following retro-plaining methodology to meet Project Internal / Customer FAI milestones covering long lead time items, Internal (SISCO) products, sourced components, and sub-systems on time for optimizing the Project cost.

• Deploy standard APQP process for component, sub-assembly, proprietary parts sourcing.

• Manage Project Direct Material Cost Package, Identify and drive Margin Improvement Programs (MIP) for improving Project QCD, review periodically the QCD with the stakeholders, establish a robust "Forecast at completion" vision, taking into account risks, ambitions and uncertainties, establish waterfall analysis at each Project Gate reviews, engage commodity buyer and Souring team for managing the deliverables.

• Present best possible execution plan to the NPI team.

• To drive cost competitiveness by working closely with Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Management, Sales and Commodity Sourcing team.

• Participate in all cost workshop in-coordination for improving the assigned product competitiveness.

• Build business case for Make or Buy, localization in the assigned product line for delivery NPI project in time and for improving competitiveness.

Measurement

• Q : First time right "First Article Inspection"

• C : Contract Margin - Cost reduction vs. Target Cost

• D : On time delivery of NPI Projects

• Competitiveness DMC commitment to win the business for assigned product lines.

Main responsibilities:

Project Souring Execution:

• Prepare retro-planning considering Internal and Customer FAI targets by engaging relevant stakeholders such as Project Engineering Manager, Project Supplier Quality, Project Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and execution of retro-plan until FAI milestone are met.

• Organize necessary materials are available for timely testing, validation, and components. Propose multiple option for bringing visual/physical effect to the component being developed using considering not limited to quick sourcing, 3D-printing, RPT and other latest technologies.

• Propose / Challenge manufacturability of each component given for development and propose alternate RM, manufacturing ideas, locally available RM for sustenance. 

• Plan and execute localization, Transfer of Technology Project, Make-or-buy, Re-sourcing, outsourcing decision for meeting project delivery commitment. Improving Product cost and competitiveness.

• Identify and drive Cost Improvement Programs on regular basis for improving product cost including ideas from suppliers. 

• Maximize local spend for improving local content and competitiveness of the product.

• Deploy Commodity Sourcing Strategies for all component / sub-assemblies sourcing.

Tender & Competitiveness

• Perform Quick costing, ZBC – Zero based costing when the inputs are made available for building quick product costing for assessing / meeting NPI Project costs. 

• Conduct regular meetings with cross function team comprising Engineering, Product Management, Project, and Commodity Sourcing Teams for aligning the purchasing strategies in line with the project timelines for meeting set target costs.

• Ensure that the commodity strategies are implemented all the time during NPI project, anticipate and communicate new supplier and technology needs to the commodity team.

• Manage communication between Sourcing and Transfer Management team. 

• Maximize re-use of proven solution (Return on Experience).

• Provide necessary inputs to Engineering, Product Management, during Product cost-work-out consistently for improving product cost.

• Collect and formalize REX (Return on Experience) on solutions which were successful (QCD wise ).

Deploy APQP

• Deploy Standard APQP process while sourcing components, Sub-assemblies, products with the support of SQA.

• Organize and manage technical reviews with Suppliers, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and supply chain to formalize the team Feasibility Commitment during supplier selection and ensure all technical requirement are met.

• Collect REX (Return on Experience) from the Previous projects and deploy/address those challenges while developing the components and NPI project review such that future components / products will be defect free and easily manufacturable at less feasible time. 

People Management: No

Budget Management: Yes, Tender DMC commitment and Improvement plan to reduce the cost.

Required Candidate Profile

Education/Training : Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical (Preferred)

Professional Experience

• Minimum 12 years' of Sourcing experience in Industries, MNC preferred.

• Strong knowledge on the casting , machining & Forging process

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

Competence & Level

Multi-Commodity expertise (Casting, machining,  Forging etc..) : Level 1

APQP / PPAP, Supplier development, EHS Managements: Level 2

ZBC – Zero based costing, should costing, design / re-design to cost : Level 1

Proficiency in value engineering principles and product costing for project : Level 2

Knowledge of ERP / MRP tools, PDM tools, Tollgate process etc.:Level 3

Languages

• English

• Hindi

• Tamil / Kanda / Telugu

Other Specifications

Behavioural and Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication skills.

• Proficiency in value engineering principles and product costing for projects

• ZBC – Zero based costing, should costing, design / re-design to cost.

• Focused on delivery of activities within tight deadlines

• Knowledge of ERP / MRP tools, PDM tools, Tollgate process etc..

• APQP / PPAP, Supplier development, EHS Managements.

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.

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