Procurement Project Manager

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match after 90 0?

Paid time off / holidays

Tuition and training reimbursement

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Stadler US in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Project Buyer to drive procurement strategy and execute major rail-vehicle projects. You will coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams, manage supplier relationships, and ensure deliveries meet schedule, cost and quality targets.

You will lead sourcing and contracting, issue purchase orders, track KPIs, mitigate supply risks, and support project budget and cost control in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering).
• Minimum 2 years of procurement and project-based purchasing experience in transportation, infrastructure, or capital projects; rail is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing suppliers globally.
• Experience with project management methodologies and cross-functional/matrix organizations.
• Excellent English communication; German or other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers to meet cost, delivery, and quality targets.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle: POs, change orders, expediting, supplier performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, and Manufacturing to support milestones.
• Track and report procurement KPIs such as cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory metrics.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including lead times and obsolescence.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools (ERP, scorecards, spend analysis).
• Support project budget and cost control activities within approved frameworks.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Cross-functional teams

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Infor COM

Job description

Project Buyer (Procurement Project Manager)

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 a Project Buyer, you will drive procurement strategy and execution for major rail-vehicle and system projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management), manage supplier relationships, ensure deliveries meet schedule and quality goals, and control procurement costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with project requirements (scope, schedule, budget).
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers (components, subsystems, services) to meet cost, delivery, quality, and risk targets.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for project materials: purchase order issuance, change orders, expediting, supplier performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing) to ensure procurement supports project milestones.
• Track and report on procurement KPIs (cost savings/avoidance, supplier on-time delivery, quality non-conformance, inventory metrics).
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (lead time delays, obsolescence, supplier performance).
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools (ERP systems, supplier scorecards, spend analysis).
• Support project budget and cost control activities, ensuring procurement spend stays within approved frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement and project-based purchasing experience in transportation, infrastructure, or capital projects; experience in rail is a plus
• Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated experience managing suppliers globally.
• Experience with project management methodologies and working in cross-functional/matrix organizations.
• Solid skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (SAP, Infor COM, or similar).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German or other language skills are a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset, with ability to use data to drive decisions and process improvements.
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Professional appearance and demeanor required when representing Stadler at all customer, supplier, and stakeholder meetings.

Benefits

Stadler US Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 10 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