Procurement Project Manager

Stadler US ‚Ä¢ Salt Lake City, Utah ‚Ä¢ Contractor

Posted on Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Project Buyer (Procurement Project Manager) 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 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)
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

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