Commodity Buyer

Wabtec Nyrany

In our plant in Nýřany (Plzeň - north) we produce air conditioning units for rail vehicles. We are a leader in our field. We are not a mass production company. We fulfill the specific wishes of our customers. We produce more than 4,500 air conditioning units annually, which travel all over the world. Our customers include companies such as Siemens, Hyundai Rotem, Alstom, Škoda, Stadler and many others. We have been a stable employer for 20 years with certain orders for several years to come.

 

🚀 How will you make a difference?

• To search for, evaluate and develop new suppliers in Europe and worldwide
• To manage the complete RFQ tender process and lead price negotiations
• To collaborate on the global purchasing strategy across the entire group
• To communicate closely with production, logistics, quality and other teams
• To analyze and report key supplier indicators (OTD, NCR )
• To set up new suppliers and prices in the internal system
• To support sustainable and responsible purchasing processes

✅  What do we need to know about you? ​

• Experienced within similar roles in sourcing
• Ability ro read technical drawings
• Able to negotiate with suppliers
• Czech and English is mandatory , German is Advantage
• Open minded, ability to work independently
• willingness to travel

🎁 What can we offer:

• Flexible working hours – only 7.5 hours per day with the option of home office.
• 25 days of vacation and 4 sick days per year.
• Monthly pension contribution of CZK 1,000.
• Annual bonus based on personal goal achievement.
• Meal allowance 123 CZK/per day
• A friendly team and support during onboarding.
• Flexi Pass card for leisure activities.
• Language courses allowance for personal development.
• Discounted mobile tariffs for you and your family.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Company events and gatherings.
• Employee assistance program for support in challenging life situations.

Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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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