Electrical Commodity Buyer

About the role

Stadler is looking for an Electrical Commodity Buyer in Salt Lake City, Utah, to manage strategic sourcing and procurement of electrical components for its rail vehicle production programs. The role covers sourcing strategies, supplier negotiation and relationship management, and ensures timely, cost-effective and quality-compliant supply of electrical parts.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrical commodities
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts and long-term agreements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production teams to align procurement 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 meeting quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Conduct market research and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
• Participate in cross-site pooling activities
• Support claims management, including liquidated damages, and help the NCR team with supplier escalations
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and BOMs
• Coordinate with suppliers and Engineering on technical inquiries, deviation requests and engineering change/drawing revisions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or similar
• At least 2 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing purchasing
• Resilient and independent personality, strong organizational skills
• Fluent English, written and spoken; German is a plus

Required skills

• Very experienced with Microsoft Office
• ERP systems (Infor COM preferred)