Commodity Buyer (Electrical)

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Stadler US is seeking an Electrical Commodity Buyer to manage sourcing of electrical components for rail vehicle production. You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply.

You will read technical drawings, collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production to align procurement with project timelines. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of industrial purchasing experience, strong organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in industrial or manufacturing purchasing.
• Resilient and independent personality.
• Strong organizational skills and efficient working methods.
• Very experienced with MS Office and ERP (Infor COM).
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

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.

Skills

English fluency

Organization

Procurement

Negotiation

MS Office

ERP experience (Infor COM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP system (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

What we offer

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer