Job Description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to grow beyond yourself, take on responsibility and deliver top performance in committed teams. We are looking for motivated talents who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

Strategic Purchaser

Frauenfeld, Switzerland



80 - 100%



Open-end



HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT



Collaborate closely with vehicle manufacturers during the procurement phase, ensuring service requirements are fully integrated.

Lead complex contract and pricing negotiations with existing and new suppliers, including the development and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Identify and implement cost saving opportunities across projects, leveraging whole life cost data to develop effective procurement strategies.

Drive cost reduction initiatives and deliver measurable savings, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Prepare and present clear, data driven reports and recommendations for divisional management, supporting decision making.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements.



HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Proven experience in procurement within the railway industry or a comparable technical sector, ideally in strategic roles.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data driven decision making.

Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively across departments and with several stakeholders.

Resilient and adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic environment, maintaining focus under pressure.

Proactive, results oriented mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Outstanding negotiation skills and a confident, persuasive presence in supplier and stakeholder interactions.

Commitment to continuous improvement, driving optimization and efficiency.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, ensuring effective use in daily operations.

Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken

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Driven to lead

Achieve great things together

OUR PROMISE TO YOU



A collegial working environment and collaboration in qualified and passionate teams

Room to manoeuvre and creative freedom in which you can realise the expectations of your work

A culture that values your achievements

You work for a leading company that shapes the future of global mobility every day



YOUR BENEFITS

At Stadler you get a variety of benefits, such as

Financial subsidies for ZVV or SBB travelcard

Health benefits:

subsidies fitness pass and fruit basket

Support for further training opportunities (financial or part-time)

YOUR APPLICATION

If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply - even if you have some, but not all, of the required experience. You might still be the right person for this or other roles at Stadler Service. We welcome every application and are committed to diversity and inclusion to ensure equal opportunities for all.

YOUR LOCATION

The Competence Center for Service Operations in Frauenfeld offers comprehensive overhauls, repairs, and modernizations. To successfully implement these services, various departments such as Production, Project Management, Engineering, and Logistics work closely and effectively together. Additionally, the site hosts important central functions of the Service Division.

YOUR CONTACT PERSON



Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.



Jessica Aeschimann

HR Business Partner

+41 79 345 08 53