Manager Indirect Sourcing (Buy Desk Operations)
Wabtec · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 65d ago
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Manager – Indirect Sourcing (Buy Desk Operations)Location
Bangalore, India
Company Overview
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. At Wabtec, we are revolutionizing the way the world moves by delivering innovative transportation solutions across freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, and marine markets. We are committed to safety, sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Role Summary
The Assistant Manager will lead Buy Desk operations supporting global stakeholders, manage a team of analysts, drive P2P process excellence, and ensure achievement of service delivery, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Procurement Operations, P2P Expertise, Continuous Improvement, Global Collaboration, Change Management, Analytics and Reporting
Working Conditions
Support US time zone – 5:30PM IST – 2:30AM IST
Global coordination, standard business hours, high-volume transactional environment
Success Measures
SLA Achievement, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Team Engagement, Productivity Improvement, Compliance Performance, Automation Adoption, Quality Metrics
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First
At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
Need accommodation Just let us know - we've got you.
Manager – Indirect Sourcing (Buy Desk Operations)Location
Bangalore, India
Company Overview
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. At Wabtec, we are revolutionizing the way the world moves by delivering innovative transportation solutions across freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, and marine markets. We are committed to safety, sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Role Summary
The Assistant Manager will lead Buy Desk operations supporting global stakeholders, manage a team of analysts, drive P2P process excellence, and ensure achievement of service delivery, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Buy Desk Analysts and Senior Analysts
- Own day-to-day Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations
- Manage stakeholder relationships and escalations
- Drive SLA, KPI, productivity, quality, and compliance performance
- Lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives
- Support supplier onboarding, PO lifecycle management, and issue resolution
- Partner with Sourcing, Finance, AP, and Business teams globally
- Provide operational reporting, governance, and business insights
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies and controls
- Support global transformations, migrations, and process standardization efforts
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field
- 10–15 years of procurement, shared services, or P2P operations experience
- Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes
- Experience in Indirect Procurement operations
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, JDE, HICX or similar ERP platforms
- Lean Six Sigma or process improvement certification
- Experience in global shared services or CoE environments
Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Procurement Operations, P2P Expertise, Continuous Improvement, Global Collaboration, Change Management, Analytics and Reporting
Working Conditions
Support US time zone – 5:30PM IST – 2:30AM IST
Global coordination, standard business hours, high-volume transactional environment
Success Measures
SLA Achievement, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Team Engagement, Productivity Improvement, Compliance Performance, Automation Adoption, Quality Metrics
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First
At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
Need accommodation Just let us know - we've got you.
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