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 our website 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.