Commodity Buyer (Mechanical)

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commodity Buyer to lead sourcing and procurement of mechanical components for rail vehicle production. You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery while meeting quality standards.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production teams, manage supplier performance, read technical drawings, and support deviations and NCR processes.

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 in English, both verbal and written, is required. German is a plus.
• Resilient and independent personality.
• Strong organizational skills and efficient working methods.
• Very experienced with Microsoft Office and ERP system (preferable Infor COM).

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 closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and technical specifications.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical procurement

Supplier negotiations

Sourcing strategies

ERP systems

English fluency

Technical drawings reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Infor COM

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?

HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT

As an experienced and results-driven Mechanical Commodity Buyer, you will manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for mechanical components and assemblies. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply of mechanical parts to support our rail vehicle production programs requirements, including on time performance.

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.
• 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.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

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

YOUR CONTACT PERSON

Jennifer Hood
Talent Acquisition Partner I
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