TrinityRail is seeking a Specialist, Category Buyer to join our Corporate Headquarters in Addison, TX.
This role will focus on indirect procurement with an emphasis on Corporate Spend, supporting all Trinity facilities including headquarters, new railcar production, and railcar maintenance facilities. The Category Buyer plays a crucial role in reducing the total cost of ownership within the TrinityRail Supply Chain. The candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate and renew contracts, and drive cost improvements across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Ensure purchased products comply with company and regulatory standards, supporting Trinity's business and production operations
Manage corporate purchasing activities both within and outside the ERP system
Support the RFP process for each business group
Collaborate with corporate business leaders to complete orders, identify new procurement needs, and resolve invoicing and shipment issues
Develop processes to resolve invoicing issues in conjunction with accounting teams
Address supplier discrepancies in price, terms, returns, supply, or quality through renegotiation, replacement, or back charges
Lead RFPs when applicable, place orders, track estimated arrival times, and arrange shipments
Generate and maintain supplier partnerships
Collaborate with operations and continuous improvement teams to support cost reduction projects
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, or an equivalent combination of experience
Experience in Oracle Fusion Procurement preferred
5+ years of relevant experience preferred
Bilingual skills preferred
Continuous improvement experience or mindset
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Advanced computer literacy with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
Experience interfacing with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members
Willingness to travel (10%) to various plant locations across the US