Niall McGrath

About Niall McGrath

My career experiences in business and military have afforded me the opportunities to work…

Experience

1. Global Commodity Leader

   Wabtec Corporation

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Negotiate/maintain supplier relationships to achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction for the Filtration commodity (Filtration media, fabricated filtration housing, spin filters, o-rings, gaskets, fuel strainers, synthetic media, Dessicant filters). Mastering of a body of theoretical knowledge pertaining to the over 500 active part numbers, as well as developing a strong foundation team leadership skills and knowledge of advanced purchasing and sourcing concepts. • Manage a commodity spend of +$20 M, spread over 500 active part numbers ranging from filtration media to welded filter housings • Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers • Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement • Manage commercial sourcing such as data analysis, negotiations support, and purchasing activities. • Develop supply chain solutions under guidance in a team setting or individually and as well as considering precedents in the organizations • Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects • Work together with high level leaders in the business at Senior Professional Band and Executive level • Specify needs, communicate project approach, and present project outcomes clearly and effectively • Provide technical / commercial assistance to Commodity Buyers to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge • Actively participate in supplier performance reviews to drive a process of zero escaping defects to the customer • Advise functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures in their own field • Lead and contribute supply projects as a team member or lead to drive lasting improvement within the business environment

Education

• Gannon University

  MBA, Business Administration

  2010 — 2013

• Gannon University

  BS, Business Management

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Supplier Development
• Customer Service
• Supplier Management
• Project Planning
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• International Management
• Analysis
• Purchasing
• Project Management
• Financial Forecasting
• Public Speaking
• Conflict Resolution
• Supply Chain Management
• Training
• Leadership Development
• Management
• Research
• Supplier Negotiation
• Microsoft Access
• Global Sourcing
• Program Management
• Teaching
• Supplier Quality
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• Access
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Event Planning
• Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
• Microsoft Office
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvement