Commodity Buyer (Mechanical)

Stadler US; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity leave

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Stadler US is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commodity Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for mechanical components and assemblies used in rail vehicle production. You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure on-time, cost-effective supply while maintaining quality standards across cross-functional teams.

You will read drawings and BOMs, collaborate with Engineering and Production, and drive supplier onboarding and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years 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)
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities (e.g., fabricated metal components and assemblies, castings, forgings, welded and machined parts)
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements; collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOMs to support procurement and supplier management
• Coordinate between suppliers and Engineering to resolve technical inquiries and manage deviation requests and revisions

Skills

Sourcing strategy development

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

TCO analysis

Reading drawings/BOMs

ERP systems experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Engineering background or related field

Tools

Infor COM

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

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 experiencedMechanicalCommodity Buyer,you will manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for mechanical components and assemblies, and be responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply of mechanical parts to support our rail vehicle production programs.

Key Activities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities (e.g., fabricated metal components and assemblies, castings, forgings, welded and machined parts)
• 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
• 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)
• 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