Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
2+ years of procurement and project-based purchasing experience, preferably in transportation or rail
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing global suppliers
Familiarity with project management methodologies in cross-functional settings
Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems like SAP
Excellent English communication skills; knowledge of German or other languages is a plus
Strong analytical mindset for data-driven decisions
Exceptional organizational skills to manage priorities under tight deadlines
Responsibilities
Develop and implement project-aligned procurement plans
Lead sourcing and negotiation with suppliers to achieve project targets
Manage the complete procurement lifecycle, including issuance of purchase orders
Coordinate with internal teams to support project milestones
Track and report on procurement KPIs regularly
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks proactively
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and tools
Benefits
Competitive Pay with Profit Sharing potential
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx plans
401(k) with employer match after 90 days
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid training and career development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for further training
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Referral bonus program
Full Job Description
Project Buyer (Procurement Project Manager)
As a Project Buyer, you will drive procurement strategy and execution for major rail-vehicle and system projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management), manage supplier relationships, ensure deliveries meet schedule and quality goals, and control procurement costs.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with project requirements (scope, schedule, budget).
Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers (components, subsystems, services) to meet cost, delivery, quality, and risk targets.
Manage the full procurement lifecycle for project materials: purchase order issuance, change orders, expediting, supplier performance monitoring.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing) to ensure procurement supports project milestones.
Track and report on procurement KPIs (cost savings/avoidance, supplier on-time delivery, quality non-conformance, inventory metrics).
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (lead time delays, obsolescence, supplier performance).
Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools (ERP systems, supplier scorecards, spend analysis).
Support project budget and cost control activities, ensuring procurement spend stays within approved frameworks.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
Minimum 2 years of procurement and project-based purchasing experience in transportation, infrastructure, or capital projects; experience in rail is a plus
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated experience managing suppliers globally.
Experience with project management methodologies and working in cross-functional/matrix organizations.
Solid skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (SAP, Infor COM, or similar).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German or other language skills are a plus.
Strong analytical mindset, with ability to use data to drive decisions and process improvements.
Exceptional organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Professional appearance and demeanor required when representing Stadler at all customer, supplier, and stakeholder meetings.
Benefits 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)
