Job Description

Manager – Direct Sourcing (Commodity 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 creative transportation solutions across freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, and marine markets. We are committed to safety, sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Who Will You Be Working With?

You will partner with Global Commodity Leaders, Commodity Managers, NPI teams, Should Cost teams, Plant Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Suppliers, and Procurement leaders across Americas, Europe, and APAC.

How Will You Make a Difference?

Lead a team supporting Direct Commodity sourcing activities, improve process effectiveness, drive stakeholder satisfaction, and enable scalable CoE support for global sourcing organizations.

What Will Your Typical Day Look Like?

Lead daily operations, review sourcing support requests, manage team workload, engage stakeholders,



track KPI performance, support NPI and Should Cost initiatives, drive process improvements, and participate in governance reviews.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of sourcing and procurement analysts
Support Direct Commodity sourcing operations and strategic initiatives
Coordinate RFQ activities, supplier communications, and sourcing events
Support NPI sourcing activities and stakeholder requirements
Support Should Cost analysis and sourcing analytics
Manage stakeholder escalations and service delivery performance
Drive SLA/KPI management and reporting
Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
Collaborate with global teams across multiple regions and time zones
Support governance reviews, audits, and compliance requirements

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Procurement, or related field. Minimum 10 - 15 years

📌 Manager – Direct Sourcing (Bengaluru)
🏢 Wabtec
📍 Bengaluru