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
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
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 InformationWhat 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field
- 10-15 years of procurement, shared services, or Procure-to-Pay operations experience
- Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes
- Willingness to support US time zone (5:30PM IST - 2:30AM IST) and global coordination
- 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 Center of Excellence environments
Wabtec Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wabtec Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Wabtec Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) funding can reach an effective 6% of pay through a match plus an additional company contribution, with company funds vesting after three years. This consistent retirement formula adds meaningful long-term value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with dental and vision, telemedicine, and robust mental health resources such as Spring Health and Headspace. HSA/HRA support and recognized national carriers further bolster the offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental/adoption leave is part of the core package, alongside family-building benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance. Additional supports like doula reimbursement expand coverage for growing families.
Wabtec Corporation Insights
What We Do
Transportation solutions that move and improve the world At Wabtec, we help our customers overcome their toughest challenges by delivering rail and industrial solutions that improve safety, efficiency and productivity. Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation.
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