Category Manger

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Job Purpose

To provide a professional Commodity Strategy and purchasing service to WRL internal stakeholders, taking accountability and responsibility for all products, commodities or vendors allocated to you.

To align WRL commodity and product sourcing activities in line with Corporate Commodity Strategies or develop such through the design and development of localised Commodity Strategies aligned to internal stakeholder requirements and functional objectives.

Provide a product / commodity strategy for the products / vendors assigned to you. Guide the operational Buying activities to ensure sourcing and QCD benefits are maximised and that day to day activities are executed and aligned to the defined strategies.

Develop and lead annual price / cost reduction and Working Capital initiatives.

Support Stakeholder requirements for new customer bids through a structured process and develop strategies to expand technological advancements in support of customer requirements and supply chain improvements in Total cost of Acquisition.

To manage and contribute to the continuous improvement of all aspects of the Purchasing function within Wabtec Rail limited and WRS in all aspects of Cost, Quality and Delivery. This position reports into the Purchasing Manager for WRL Doncaster.

Principle Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Safety

1. Compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and any other relevant legislation or standard

Quality

The Buyer will ensure that all Request for Quotation (RFQ) and tendering activities evaluate sources of supply that consider Quality performance as part of the Total Cost of Acquisition. WRL QAP policies and procedures will be adhered to at all times.

Delivery

1. The Category Manager will work as part of the Supply Chain Team within WRL to provide a service for the sourcing of goods or services in support of internal stakeholder requirements and WRL objectives.

2. The Category Manager will define, negotiate and implement strategies at part / commodity or service level that define appropriate commercial and contractual terms to be contained in formal agreements.

3. The Category Manager can be responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) and FAI clearance / conformity in line with any strategy development or WRL program.

4. Upon successful completion of FAI, the Buyer will transfer ongoing PO and vendor management to the Operational Buyer / Material Control functions.

5. Led annual Cost Reduction and Working Capital initiatives to deliver Year on Year financial benefits to WRL.

6. Own key supplier relationships at a managerial level to ensure the WRL interests are protected at all times through regular, formal reviews and metrics and engagement.

7. Work with the wider Supply Chain group to support supplier relationship / escalation issues or deviation from contractual terms.

8. Market testing of products and portfolios from time to time to ensure VFM for WRL.

9. Work as part of cross functional teams to support Commercial Bid proposals other business initiatives.

10. Will establish structured and regular QCDMT reviews with their assigned suppliers to present performance results and drive Improvement Plans.

11. The development of strategic suppliers to maintain a competitive market place utilizing Low Cost Country sources or new market entrants.

12. Lead the supplier rationalization strategy for their assigned commodities / supply chain across the WRL Supply Chain function.

13. Compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and any other relevant legislation or standard.

14. Perform any other duties as appropriate within post holder’s skills and competencies.

15. Compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and any other relevant legislation or standard.

16. Perform any other duties as appropriate within post holder’s skills and