Lead Machined Parts Commodity Manager

Job overview

The Lead Machined Parts Commodity Manager role is onsite in Fort Worth, TX, with travel up to 25%. Compensation is $79,100–$112,800 per year. The role is part of Wabtec’s Castings and Machined Parts team within Global Sourcing, supporting the company’s freight and transit rail business. The manager develops and executes sourcing strategies for machined parts, building supplier relationships and managing supply, quality, and cost risks. The role contributes to cost reduction, working-capital improvement, supply continuity, and supplier performance through negotiations, market analysis, and collaboration with engineering, operations, finance, and commercial teams.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for machined parts
• negotiate supplier agreements, costs, and payment terms
• manage RFQs and contracts
• monitor supplier performance and resolve issues
• support quality, fulfillment, and supply continuity
• forecast financial metrics
• identify savings opportunities
• monitor market trends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

commodity manager

machined parts

fort worth tx

wabtec

onsite

$79,100–$112,800/year

global sourcing

supplier negotiations

supply chain

cost reduction

supplier performance

travel up to 25%

rail transportation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• annual bonus may be available if eligible.

Why this role

Travel up to 25%; candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

About the employer

Wabtec is hiring for this role. Industry: Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing. Sector: 33.