Commodity Buyer (Mechanical) – Salt Lake City, Utah

About the role

As an experienced and results-driven Mechanical Commodity Buyer, you will manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for mechanical components and assemblies. You will be responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply of mechanical parts to support rail vehicle production programs, including on-time performance.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Industrial or Manufacturing purchasing.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written, is required. German is a plus.
• Resilient and independent personality.
• Strong organizational skills and efficient working methods.
• Very experienced with Microsoft Office and ERP system (preferable Infor COM).