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Wabtec
Posted: March 31, 2026
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Purchaser, Wabtec Corporation is looking for a dedicated and results-driven individual to join their team in Shanghai, China. The ideal candidate will be responsible for purchasing and managing inventory, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive sales growth and improve supply chain efficiency. Key skills required include attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
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Job Description
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. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
 
Who are we?
 
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!
 
Who will you be working with?
Our best-in-class supply chain team combines knowledge of customers’ needs with deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver our products.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the supply chain team, you will be responsible to contact with supplier to take care the process cycle of Purchase ordering, track the PO delivery of timely supply for production or installation on site.
 
What do we want to know about you?
• 1.    Bachelor degree holder with knowledge of procurement and commercial trading.
• Has ERP knowledge
• Has Planning concepts, specially the Sales & Operations Planning and the Master Production Schedules
• Has practiced Continuous Improvement/ PDCA tools: Pareto, 5 why….
• Mastering of Excel and PowerPoint
• Above 3 years working experience on the procurement job;
• Good planning skillet, basic training of supply chain knowledge is a plus
 
What will your typical day look like?
• Assures a strong forward communication to suppliers and a timely placement of PO’s together
• with order acknowledgement
• Monitors the orders to be sure that the materials are delivered in the specified amount of time
• Tracks the action messages generated by ERP system
• Has the knowledge to identify supplier bottlenecks for the our products
• Monthly root cause analysis of supplier OTD performance and define the related action plan
• Agrees with the Supplier, an OTD progress objectives with the related time frame and Monitors the progress
• Inspects goods upon delivery to ensure the level of quality and quantity, and to ensure adherence to specifications
• Matches the invoice, material receipt and PO, and provide to Finance for payment arrangement
• Identifies the Suppliers not able to progress for De-sourcing
 
 Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
 
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   
 
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
 
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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.
Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.