Technical Buyer

Who will you be working with?

We are seeking an experienced Engineering/Technical Buyer to join our team in Doncaster. Our Doncaster team supports our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Engineering/Technical Buyer

Location: Doncaster (On-site)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (plus 8 bank holidays)

How will you make a difference?

Understand the technical and functional aspects of assigned products with an appreciation of raw materials, machined components, and subcontract manufacturing processes & services and to both initiate and then maintain supply chain avenues.

What will your typical day look like?

• As the Engineering Technical Buyer will work as part of the Supply Chain Team to provide a service for the sourcing of goods or services in support of internal stakeholder, Business Unit requirements.
• The Engineering Technical Buyer will liaise with Engineering and Production colleagues to analyse engineering BoMs and implement these into robust supply chain solutions.
• The Engineering Technical Buyer will define, negotiate, and implement strategies at part/commodity or service level that allow appropriate commercial and contractual terms to be contained in formal agreements.
• Establish structured and regular QCDMT reviews with their assigned suppliers to present performance results and drive Improvement Plans.
• The Engineering Technical Buyer will be responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) and FAI clearance/conformity in line with strategic development.
• Support stakeholder requirements for new customer bids through a structured process and develop strategies to expand technological advancements in support of customer requirements.
• Development of strategic suppliers to maintain a competitive marketplace utilising Low-Cost Country sources or new market entrants where appropriate.

What do we want to know about you?

• Experience in purchasing/procurement within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and identify parts from technical engineering drawings.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a proven track record of effectively conveying complex information.
• Strong time management skills, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines in high-pressure environments.
• Highly driven and self-motivated, with a focus on achieving results and exceeding expectations.
• Proactive problem solver, skilled in making informed decisions and finding innovative solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with hands-on experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more.

About Wabtec:

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make your and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology, and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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