Project Buyer
Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?
As a Project Buyer, you are responsible for leading and managing the procurement activities for your projects. This role involves budget control, supplier management, negotiating, and coordinating on-time materialization. The Project Buyer works closely with the project teams, Engineering, suppliers, and stakeholders to meet budget and timeline objectives.
Key Activities
- Execute procurement strategies aligned with project requirements
- Negotiate with suppliers and audit their performance, maintaining quality standards, and fostering strong supplier relationships.
- Support the Head of Procurement and other Buyers in procurement activities, ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes.
- Control material costs, track spending, and ensure budget adherence
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely project progress and deliveries
- Monitor and optimize procurement processes for efficiency and cost savings through KPI’s
- Order management of main system components
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field
- Minimum of 2 years in project-based purchasing or commercial project management within Industrial or Manufacturing; experience in rail is preferred.
- The ability to work autonomously, with a high degree or adaptability
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent, oral and written communication skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Infor COM, SAP, etc.)
- Fluent English is required (German is a plus)
What we offer
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