Rachel Rekich

Rachel Rekich has a strong background in procurement and sourcing. Rachel currently holds the position of Vice President, Indirect Sourcing at Wabtec Corporation. Prior to that, they served as the Director, Global Indirect Sourcing at Westinghouse Electric Company. Rachel has also held senior leadership roles at companies such as Arconic, Kennametal, MSA - The Safety Company, and HJ Heinz. Rachel has extensive experience in managing teams, implementing cost-saving strategies, and negotiating contracts. Rachel is known for their ability to drive efficiency and productivity while delivering significant cost savings.

Rachel Rekich earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Franklin University in 2015. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration from Franklin University in 2012. Rachel also holds an Associate degree in General Studies from Butler County Community College, which they obtained in 2007. In addition to their academic achievements, they have obtained various certifications including the Westinghouse HiPo Directors Program from Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning in 2021, the Certified Category Manager certification from Procurement Leaders™ - Global Intelligence Network in 2014, and the Registered Yoga Teacher certification from Yoga Alliance in April 2013.