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About the Role
As a member of the team at Vapor Stone Rail Systems, you will be responsible for the coordination of activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
Responsibilities
- Resolve material shortages in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
- Reviews requisitions and prepares purchase orders
- Maintains ongoing communication with related departmental personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials / services
- Maintains computerized procurement records in Oracle, such as items or services purchased, cost, lead time, accounting term, delivery arrangements, comments, etc.
- Follow up with related departments to ensure acceptable material is received and vendors are paid within terms of purchase order
- Handles invoice referrals.
- Expedites delivery of goods to users.
Requirements
- Must be able to work in cross functional team setting.
- Must be able to read, write, speech English.
- Qualified candidates should have knowledge of purchasing processes.
- Proficient understanding of Oracle system or any other ERP systems.
- Proficient with the MS Office products and Excel (V-Lock Up and Pivot Table) strong computer skills
- Standing, bending, twisting or sitting for 8 hours per day
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Wearing PPE including but not limited to hearing protection, hard hat, bump cap cut resistant gloves at various times based on current project.
- Safety glasses & steel/composite toe shoes are required for entirety of shift.
- Must successfully pass initial and random drug screenings.
- May require step stools or ladders.
- Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Skills
- Team player and strong professional inter-personnel skills for effective communication with vendors, clients and related departmental personnel.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Understanding of supply chain management concepts (identifying and eliminating redundant costs and non-value-added procedures. etc…)
- Read, write and speech French is a plus.
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Skills
- Technical Capacity
- Time Management
- Counting and basic math skills
- Communication Skills
Location
- Plattsburgh NY
Work Type
- Regular
- Full-time
Experience Level
- From 3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred
Education Level
- College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $55,900-74,100 per year
Benefits
- health, welfare, and retirement
- annual bonus, if eligible
About the Company
- Vapor Stone Rail Systems is a part of WABTEC Corp and has been in Plattsburgh NY since 1998. We offer a wide range of products and services for trains including HVAC units, Doors, Door systems along with an array of aftermarket parts and services.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.