Job Title: Procurement Assistant

We Are Recruiting!

Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that’s shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as a Procurement Assistant. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry. The successful candidate will be based at one of our UK locations.
Stadler Rail Service UK (SRSUK) are looking to recruit a Procurement Assistant. Working within the UK Procurement HQ team, reporting into the Procurement Manager, supporting the business to implement innovation and advancement across the business.

Who We Are:
SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high-class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Us:
Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.
Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.
Passionate Team: You will be part of a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.
Customer-Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.
What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking proactive individuals who align with our company KPI’s and values. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.

What We Will Offer You In Return:
• Competitive Salary
• 36 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave, 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Flexi-time arrangements
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
o Auto-enrolment at 4% matched contribution rate
o Option to increase up to 10%, fully matched
• Death in Service Cover
• Enhanced maternity policy
• Enhanced paternity policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company‑funded membership of the Healthshield cashback health plan

Role Overview:
Stadler Rail Service UK (SRSUK) is seeking a Procurement Assistant to join the UK Procurement and Logistics team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will be responsible for supporting the business in ensuring tools and materials are available to allow the business to provide trains. This role involves engaging with internal stakeholders from all functions, including depot personnel (Procurement, Technical & Production), Suppliers and 3rd Party Service Providers to manage and challenge expectations to support collaboration and functional compliance for a seamless supply chain. The ability to balance between long term strategic focus and short-term priorities based on Business needs. Also, the successful candidate will have an overview of costs within operations & supply chain, ensuring that processes and systems are effective to meet our needs and deliver agreed service levels.

Main Tasks:

Organisational:
• Sourcing and obtaining quotations
• Processing POs with approved vendors
• Tracking deliveries and updating order records
• Ensure all suppliers meet requirements to work with Stadler, including all relevant accreditations to maintain a safe and compliant supply chain
• Support the Logistics Co-ordinator with arranging and tracking shipments, costs and timelines, providing import and export documentation when required
• Support any function with Supplier related issues
• Supervise overdue parts with suppliers to effectively minimise any delays
• Recognise risk and be able to pre-empt mitigation and provide a resolution
• To assist the Procurement Manager as necessary in the delivery of procurement projects
• Supplier accreditation management

Experience:

Essential:
• Sound knowledge of material suppliers and supply within the UK railway and logistics principles, procedures and practices
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Ability to build personal credibility by demonstrating the organisation’s values, building trust and proactively contributing to business success
• Strong team focus, ability to build productive relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Is pro-active in the role and identifies improved ways of supporting the Company in managing their growth objectives
• Keep up to date with developments and policies and procedures within the Company, that influence the day-to-day activities within the role, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and
any other relevant internal/external factors e.g. Company policies and procedures, quality management standards, health and safety.

Closing date for applications is: Tuesday 17th February 2026

All vacancies and online application at: www.stadlerrail.com/en/careers

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