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WabtecManager – Indirect Sourcing (Buy Desk Operations)
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LocationBengaluru, in
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10–15 yrs
DepartmentIndirect Sourcing
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 10, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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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
Support US time zone – 5:30PM IST – 2:30AM IST
Skills
SAP
Oracle
Coupa
Ariba
JDE
HICX
Job Description
Manager – Indirect Sourcing (Buy Desk Operations)Location
Bangalore, India
About the company
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.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• 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
Nice to have
Preferred Qualifications
• 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
Key Competencies
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.
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