Commodity Buyer

Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. With our innovative strength, flexibility and reliability we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. In addition to our Swiss locations, around 13,000 employees work at several production and engineering sites at over 70 service locations in Europe, North America, and North Africa. Our passion goes beyond building the trains customers want and people choose to ride. As a complete service provider and dedicated partner in signaling and maintenance, we guarantee safety, availability, and operation.

Join our team and help us shape the future of mobility!

Commodity Buyer

Your tasks

As a Commodity Buyer you are responsible for your assigned commodity group, including but not limited to, its budget and material availability. You will ensure that your work meets Stadler's quality requirements, including on time performance.

Key Activities

• Evaluate and select vendors and suppliers

• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers (pricing, delivery terms, contracts)

• Collaborate inter-departmentally to resolve problems and provide consultation (e.g. Engineering and Project Management)

• Participate in pooling negotiations as assigned

• Procurement consulting for assigned commodity groups

• Support Purchasing Manager and Buyers

• Conduct supplier reviews

• Coordinate intercompany pooling activities

• Plan and purchase components within assigned commodity group

• Support NCR team with claims

• Collect liquidated damages from vendors

• Actively manage suppliers

Your profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Industrial or Manufacturing purchasing

• Fluent English required with German a plus

• Resilient and independent personality

• Strong organizational skills and efficient working methods

• Very experienced with Microsoft Office and ERP system (preferable Infor COM)

Our offer

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:

• Competitive Pay (yearly bonus potential)

• Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans

• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days

• Generous Paid Time Off / 10 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday

• Paid training / Career development

• Tuition and training reimbursement

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• Referral bonus program

Jennifer Hood

Talent Acquisition Specialist

+1 801 205 0523