Rail Procurement Project Lead – Strategy & Delivery

Stadler; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay (plus Profit Sharing)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off / Holidays

Tuition and training reimbursement

Paid maternity and parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Stadler US is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to drive procurement strategy for major rail-vehicle projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, ensure on-time deliveries, and control costs across the full procurement lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years in procurement for capital projects, with strong negotiation and data-driven decision making. Experience in rail is a plus; English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business Admin, Engineering)
• Minimum 2 years of procurement/project purchasing experience
• Strong negotiation skills with global suppliers
• Experience in cross-functional/matrix organizations
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems
• Excellent English communication; German or other language a plus
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision making
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers to meet targets
• Manage full procurement lifecycle: POs, changes, expediting, supplier performance
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, and Manufacturing
• Track procurement KPIs: cost savings, on-time delivery, quality
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and drive process improvements
• Support project budget and cost control within approved frameworks

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Data-driven

English

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Infor COM

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Stadler US is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to drive procurement strategy for major rail-vehicle projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, ensure on-time deliveries, and control costs across the full procurement lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years in procurement for capital projects, with strong negotiation and data-driven decision making. Experience in rail is a plus; English proficiency is essential.