Strategic Indirect Materials Buyer

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stadler Rail AG in Salt Lake City seeks a Commodity Buyer (Indirect Materials) to lead strategic sourcing for consumables and production supplies across our rail vehicle manufacturing operations. You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage inventory programs to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in industrial purchasing, fluent English (German a plus), and strong MS Office/ERP experience to optimize sourcing and

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 (Infor COM).

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for consumables, MRO materials, tooling, safety products, warehouse equipment, production support supplies, and operational services.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, blanket orders, supplier agreements, and inventory stocking programs.
• Manage procurement activities for categories including adhesives, sealants, tapes, foams, insulation products, coatings, and chemical consumables.
• Production tooling, tool repair, calibration services, and replacement tooling components.
• Maintenance and repair materials, lubricants, coolants, oils, and shop supplies.
• Safety, fire protection, environmental, and regulatory compliance products.
• Warehouse shelving, storage systems, material handling equipment, and shop organization products.
• Collaborate with Production, Facilities, Logistics, Quality, and Project Management teams to align procurement with schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving cost, quality, delivery improvements.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers meeting Stadler's requirements.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and TCO analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop sourcing strategies minimizing supply interruption risks and supporting inventory optimization.
• Support cross-site purchasing initiatives and global purchasing agreements.
• Support claims management, warranty recovery, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance issues.
• Manage supplier implementation of product changes, substitutions, and obsolescence while maintaining continuity.
• Support Kanban, replenishment, and inventory management programs for frequently consumed materials.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure availability of critical consumables for uninterrupted operations.

Description du poste

Stadler Rail AG in Salt Lake City seeks a Commodity Buyer (Indirect Materials) to lead strategic sourcing for consumables and production supplies across our rail vehicle manufacturing operations. You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage inventory programs to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in industrial purchasing, fluent English (German a plus), and strong MS Office/ERP experience to optimize sourcing and