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.
BenefitsStadler 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
