What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Buyer position at Stadler US?
Project Buyer
Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. With our innovative strength, flexibility, and reliability we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. In addition to our Swiss locations, around 14,500 employees work at 16 production and components sites at over 80 service locations in Europe, North America, and North Africa. Our passion goes beyond building the trains customers want and people choose to ride. As a complete service provider and dedicated partner in signaling and maintenance, we guarantee safety, availability, and operation.
Join our team and help us shape the future of mobility!
As a Project Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the procurement process including identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the purchasing process from start to finish. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers to ensure they are meeting the needs of the organization.
Key Activities
Join our team and help us shape the future of mobility!
As a Project Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the procurement process including identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the purchasing process from start to finish. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers to ensure they are meeting the needs of the organization.
Key Activities
- Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers (pricing, delivery terms, contracts)
- Collaborate, resolve problems, and provide procurement consultation with other teams in the organization (e.g. Engineering, Project Management, etc.)
- Participate in pooling negotiations, as assigned, and coordinate pooling activities with other teams
- Support Head of Procurement and other Buyers
- Actively manage supplier and conduct supplier reviews
- Purchase components within assigned commodity group
- Support order management and/or NCR team with claims and collection of liquidated damages
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Industrial or Manufacturing purchasing; rail is preferred
- Fluent English is required (German is a plus)
- Resilient and independent personality
- Strong organizational skills and efficient working methods
- Experienced with Microsoft Office and ERP system (preferable Infor COM)
What we offer
Stadler US Employee Benefits Package Includes:
Stadler US Employee Benefits Package Includes:
- Competitive Pay (plus Profit Sharing potential)
- Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
- 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
- Generous Paid Time Off / 10 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
- Paid training / Career development
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Referral bonus program
Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer
