Commodity Buyer (Electrical)

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG in Utah is seeking an Electrical Commodity Buyer to manage strategic sourcing and procurement of electrical components for rail vehicle production programs.

You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely, cost-efficient, and quality-compliant supply, coordinating closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams. Strong MS Office and ERP (Infor COM) skills, along with fluent English, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in industrial or manufacturing purchasing.
• Resilient and independent personality.
• Strong organizational skills and efficient working methods.
• Very experienced with Microsoft Office and ERP system (Infor COM preferred).
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrical commodities.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to align procurement with timelines and specs.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers meeting Stadler's requirements.
• Conduct market research and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Support cross-site pooling activities and supplier escalations.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs, and BOMs to support procurement.
• Coordinate between suppliers and Engineering to address technical inquiries and changes.
• Manage supplier implementation of engineering changes with proper revision control.

Skills

Fluent English

Resilient and independent

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (Infor COM)

German language

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Infor COM

Job description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

As an Electrical Commodity Buyer, you will manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for electrical components. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply of electrical parts to support our rail vehicle production programs.

Key Activities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrical commodities
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and technical specifications Procurement consulting for assigned commodity groups
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery (KPIs) Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers capable of meeting Stadler's quality, cost, and delivery requirements
• Conduct market research and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to support sourcing decisions
• Participate in cross-site pooling activities
• Support claims management, including liquidated damages, and assist the NCR (Non-Conformance Report) team with supplier escalations
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOMs to support procurement and supplier management activities
• Coordinate between suppliers and Engineering to resolve technical inquiries, manage deviation requests, and ensure alignment on product requirements
• Manage supplier implementation of engineering changes and drawing revisions, ensuring compliance with updated specifications, effective revision control, and traceability of affected materials

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Industrial or Manufacturing purchasing
• Resilient and independent personality
• Strong organizational skills and efficient working methods
• Very experienced with Microsoft Office and ERP system (preferable Infor COM)
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is required. German is a plus!