Darren Conway

About Darren Conway

I’m a strategic sourcing and procurement leader who helps organizations get more value from their supply chains financially, operationally, and through the people doing the work.My focus is on cost savings, supplier performance, and leading global teams in complex environments where execution matters. I work closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and senior leaders to turn sourcing strategy into practical, measurable results, while keeping supplier relationships strong and teams aligned.Throughout my career, I’ve led large sourcing teams, managed significant spend, and delivered tens of millions in savings through thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement. I’m known for being hands-on, clear, and steady, someone who can move work forward, build trust across functions, and develop teams along the way.I’m most energized by roles such as Director of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Director, Global Sourcing Leader, or Head of Procurement, where the work is about improving performance, creating value, and building systems that last.Core Skills & Expertise-Strategic Sourcing-Global Procurement-Supplier Strategy & Negotiation-Cost Savings & Value Creation-Spend Management-Financial Acumen-Forecasting & Budgeting-Stakeholder Partnership-Executive Collaboration-Cross-Functional Leadership-Team Development-Supply Chain Strategy

Experience

1. Enterprise Sourcing Director

   Wabtec Corporation

   Jun 2022 — Present

Education

• Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2018

• Mercyhurst University

  Bachelor's degree, Finance & Economics

  2005 — 2009