Strategic Indirect Materials Buyer (MRO, Tools & Safety)

Stadler; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler is seeking a Commodity Buyer (Indirect Materials) to manage strategic sourcing for consumables, MRO, tooling, and safety products supporting rail vehicle manufacturing and facility operations.

You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with Production, Facilities, and QA to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement while maintaining compliance and continuity of supply.

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).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for consumables, MRO materials, tooling, safety products, warehouse equipment, and production support supplies.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, blanket orders, supplier agreements, and inventory stocking programs.
• Manage procurement activities for adhesives, sealants, tapes, foams, insulation products, coatings, and chemical consumables.
• Oversee production tooling, tool repair, calibration services, and replacement tooling components.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair materials, lubricants, coolants, oils, and shop supplies.
• Support safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance purchases and supplier qualifications.
• Collaborate with Production, Facilities, Logistics, QA, and Project teams to align procurement with schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive cost, quality, delivery improvements.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers meeting Stadler's requirements.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and TCO analyses to support sourcing decisions.

Skills

Fluent English

German language

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Engineering

Tools

Infor COM

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stadler is seeking a Commodity Buyer (Indirect Materials) to manage strategic sourcing for consumables, MRO, tooling, and safety products supporting rail vehicle manufacturing and facility operations.

You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with Production, Facilities, and QA to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement while maintaining compliance and continuity of supply.