Spare Parts and Warranty Materials Buyer
Stadler US, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. With our innovative strength, flexibility and reliability, we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. In addition to our Swiss locations, around 13,000 employees work at several production and engineering sites and over 70 service locations in Europe, North America and North Africa. Our passion goes beyond building the trains customers want and people choose to ride. As a complete service provider and dedicated partner in signaling and maintenance, we guarantee safety, availability and operation. Join our team and help us shape the future of mobility!
Spare Parts & Warranty Materials Buyer
is responsible for managing the procurement and inventory of spare parts, warranty materials for Stadler. The key tasks include negotiating stocking levels with suppliers, issuing purchase orders, confirming ordered items, monitoring pricing levels, managing lead times, coordinating with project management teams, ensuring confidentiality, understanding contractual obligations, optimizing process flows, ensuring quality assurance, and performing other relevant duties.
Key Activities
Achieve agreement on consignment stocking levels between supplier and Stadler’s Warranty Manager
Execute purchase orders for all materials pertaining to warranty, first-aid kit, or spares
Ensure suppliers confirm all items ordered
Monitor that suppliers are maintaining contractually agreed pricing levels
Learn supplier’s lead times and use that information to manage the ordering of assigned materials to meet deadlines
Communicate with Project Management Teams regarding status of warranty-material milestones
Proper handling of confidential and proprietary information
Understand contractual obligations of suppliers as pertains to warranty and spare parts
Continuous optimization and development of process flows
Quality assurance within the area of responsibility
Other duties as applicable
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Ability to manipulate Excel files
Reliable, flexible and motivated self-starter
Detail-oriented
Willing to adapt to new situations and challenges
Clear & professional communication
What We Offer
Stadler US employee benefits package includes:
401k with generous employer match after 90 days
Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday
Tuition and training reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Spare Parts & Warranty Materials Buyer
is responsible for managing the procurement and inventory of spare parts, warranty materials for Stadler. The key tasks include negotiating stocking levels with suppliers, issuing purchase orders, confirming ordered items, monitoring pricing levels, managing lead times, coordinating with project management teams, ensuring confidentiality, understanding contractual obligations, optimizing process flows, ensuring quality assurance, and performing other relevant duties.
Key Activities
Achieve agreement on consignment stocking levels between supplier and Stadler’s Warranty Manager
Execute purchase orders for all materials pertaining to warranty, first-aid kit, or spares
Ensure suppliers confirm all items ordered
Monitor that suppliers are maintaining contractually agreed pricing levels
Learn supplier’s lead times and use that information to manage the ordering of assigned materials to meet deadlines
Communicate with Project Management Teams regarding status of warranty-material milestones
Proper handling of confidential and proprietary information
Understand contractual obligations of suppliers as pertains to warranty and spare parts
Continuous optimization and development of process flows
Quality assurance within the area of responsibility
Other duties as applicable
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Ability to manipulate Excel files
Reliable, flexible and motivated self-starter
Detail-oriented
Willing to adapt to new situations and challenges
Clear & professional communication
What We Offer
Stadler US employee benefits package includes:
401k with generous employer match after 90 days
Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday
Tuition and training reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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