Commodity Buyer (Mechanical)

Stadler US • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

As an experienced Mechanical Commodity Buyer, you will manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for mechanical components and assemblies. You will develop and execute commodity strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply of mechanical parts to support rail vehicle production programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing purchasing.
• Fluent English, written and verbal.
• Resilient and independent personality.
• Strong organizational skills and efficient working methods.
• Very experienced with Microsoft Office and an ERP system; Infor COM is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• German language skills.
• Experience with Infor COM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities, including fabricated metal components and assemblies, castings, forgings, welded parts, and machined parts.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and technical specifications.
• Provide procurement consulting for assigned commodity groups.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery KPIs.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers that meet Stadler's quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Conduct market research and total cost of ownership analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Participate in cross-site pooling activities.
• Support claims management, including liquidated damages, and assist the NCR team with supplier escalations.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to support procurement and supplier management.
• Coordinate between suppliers and Engineering to resolve technical inquiries, manage deviation requests, and align on product requirements.
• Manage supplier implementation of engineering changes and drawing revisions, ensuring compliance with updated specifications, revision control, and traceability of affected materials.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with potential profit sharing.
• Low-cost, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days.
• Generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and extended paid holiday from December 25 to January 1.
• Paid training and career development.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level