Category Manager HVAC and Couplers – Service Division

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! We are seeking an experienced Category Manager for managing HVAC lead continuous improvement initiatives across pricing, supplier performance, lead time, and inventory optimisation; ensure commercial decisions support long‑term fleet reliability and contractual service commitments. Supply Chain benchmark international supplier markets, technologies, and commercial models; develop sourcing and mitigation strategies for obsolescence, single‑source risk, and long‑lead‑time items. Supplier lead complex price and contract negotiations, including long‑term and framework agreements; ensure contracts support performance management, availability, and service outcomes. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Service Operations, Projects, and Finance; act as a trusted interface between technical teams and suppliers. Experience Skills: Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline or / and CIPS qualification (Level 4 minimum preferred) or actively working towards Professionally recognised supply chain or procurement qualifications Qualifications 5 years’ experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain management Experience working within a rail, industrial, or asset intensive environment, ideally including aftermarket or service operations Proven track record of leading complex commercial negotiations Strong capability in working with engineering led and cross functional teams Excellent analytical skills with a strong fact based decision making approach High levels of commercial and financial awareness Confident, credible communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Results focused, structured, and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with operational demands Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Must have the right to work in the UK Must be able to travel UK and international when required Essential 5 years’ experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain management Experience working within a rail, industrial, or asset intensive environment, ideally including aftermarket or service operations Proven track record of leading complex commercial negotiations Strong capability in working with engineering led and cross functional teams Excellent analytical skills with a strong fact based decision making approach High levels of commercial and financial awareness Confident, credible communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Results focused, structured, and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with operational demands Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Must have the right to work in the UK Must be able to travel UK and international when required Desirable German language skills (basic to conversational), or willingness to develop – beneficial given reporting line and stakeholder interaction with Switzerland and wider Stadler Group Experience working in international organisations, managing cross‑border stakeholders and suppliers Systems, Tools