Sourcing Execution-Leader
Core
Lead long-term sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and localization programs to optimize supply chain for rail equipment components.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Execution Leader (Commodity)
Builds
Supply chain efficiency, cost deflation, localized supplier base for rail freight/transit equipment
Domain
Rail transportation equipment manufacturing (Freight, Transit, Ports, Logistics, Mining, Industrial, Marine)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commodity sourcing (Casting, Machining, Fabrication, Engineering Systems, Forging), supplier consolidation, localization strategy, supplier capability development, risk mitigation, total cost of value chain management, supplier negotiation, capacity planning, VMI implementation, supplier audit management, make-buy decision analysis, ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle), data analytics
Preferred skills
MBA, experience in matrix organizations (US/European companies), change leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing strategies for specific commodities; achieve cost deflation targets through negotiation and value engineering; lead supplier consolidation and landscape simplification; drive localization initiatives to reduce import dependency; assess and improve supplier capacity and quality; manage long-term frame agreements and supplier QBRs; implement Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs; serve as primary interface with Central Purchasing and Supplier Quality teams; track and report KPIs on supplier performance and cost metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight