Global Commodity Manager-TRCS-USPIGCM

At Bombardier Transportation, our trains and rail solutions move millions of people safely and reliably around the world, every single day. Join us, and you’ll be part of a global team, sharing knowledge, experience and ideas across countries and cultures, and boosting our reputation as a global leader in rail technology. Your work will have a truly human impact, connecting communities, cities and businesses, and helping people to get where they need to be. It’s all about progress.


Kindly note that this position is posted and could be filled in either of the following locations: Pittsburgh, US. Stockholm, Sweden. Bangkok, Thailand. Katowice, Poland.


As a Global Commodity Manager you will create, maintain and drive the deployment of Global Commodity Sourcing strategies till supplier’s selection, working closely together with the PE and Lead Engineers and PdPMs. Also you will negotiate the key contracts and establish frame agreements with suppliers across all Regions and will contribute to optimize the TCO of our products through best in class supply chain and Supplier Relationship Management.


In your role you will:


- Establish Commodity Sourcing strategies;
- Create purchasing leverage and gain from synergies across regions /global businesses;
- Develop supplier ‘best in class’ performance;
- Support material bids;
- Validate Procurement Blue Book (BB) inputs for the category;
- Manage material cost reduction activities;
- Negotiate of best terms and conditions for supplier contracts or correct Sourcing mandate allocation thereof;
- Build contact network external, cross divisional, cross functional & foster cooperation wherever needed.


Qualifications


As our ideal candidate, you possess:


- Engineering degree, Commercial Degree with procurement background complemented by a demonstrated track record of success;
- Five (5) years to seven (7) years of experience in procurement related role, including minimum two (2) years in strategic sourcing;
- Financial awareness, in particular, experience in cost structure analysis, cost control activities, target settings;
- Solid technical knowledge of the different systems and materials used in BT;
- Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing expertise, possibly gained in a manufacturing environment;
- Well-developed influencing and stakeholder management skills;
- Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written) is a must.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.


About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is a global mobility solution provider leading the way with the rail industry’s broadest portfolio. It covers the full spectrum of solutions, ranging from trains to sub-systems and signalling to complete turnkey transport systems, e-mobility technology and data-driven maintenance services. Combining technology and performance with empathy, Bombardier Transportation continuously breaks new ground in sustainable mobility by providing integrated solutions that create substantial benefits for operators, passengers and the environment. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier Transportation employs around 39,850 people and its products and services operate in over 60 countries.


Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.