Sourcing Lead , RTPE, Group D&D
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
Hours / Location: 40 per week / WITEC (Bangalore, India)Main Purpose
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Design and
Development Sourcing Engineer to support the sourcing of prototype
and production components for electromechanical relays used in the
railway and power energy sectors. The engineer will lead supplier
identification and qualification efforts during the design and
development phases, ensuring potential suppliers meet technical,
quality, cost, and compliance criteria.
This role focuses on the initial scouting, evaluation, and qualification of
suppliers. Final supplier selection—especially for production
components—will be made in collaboration with key internal
stakeholders, with ultimate responsibility resting with the sourcing
team at the manufacturing site.Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and qualify potential suppliers for prototype and
- Conduct supplier outreach, technical and capacity evaluations, and
- Evaluate suppliers against QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) as well as
- Lead initial commercial and contractual discussions to support
- Collaborate with internal teams—including sourcing, purchasing,
- Support the transition of selected suppliers into formal onboarding
- Assist in implementing dual-sourcing strategies for critical
- Ensure timely sourcing of components needed for prototyping,
- Document supplier evaluations, sourcing rationale, and associated
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in supplier sourcing, supplier development, or
- Technical understanding of electromechanical components,
- Experience working with Chinese suppliers and conducting supplier
- Familiarity with QCD frameworks and HSE standards in industrial
- Solid understanding of early-stage product development cycles and
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and project coordination skills
- Willingness to travel within China and India as needed
- Master’s degree or certification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or
- Experience supporting dual-sourcing initiatives
- Multilingual skills (e.g., Mandarin, Hindi, English)
- Experience in a multinational or multi-site engineering company
Bangalore, India (Design Centre)
Regular travel between the production site, design centre, and supplier
locations is anticipated during the sourcing and development phases.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.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!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.