Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate need for a Senior Buyer in Corporate Procurement. The primary function of this position is to coordinate and manage the strategic procurement process for assigned categories ensuring the cost- effective acquisition of goods and services across all Cleveland-Cliffs business units. The Senior Buyer will support the procurement of mill related rental equipment, industrial cleaning services, and rail maintenance services. This role may sit in East Chicago, IN, West ... more details
Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate need for a Senior Buyer in Corporate Procurement. The primary function of this position is to coordinate and manage the strategic procurement process for assigned categories ensuring the cost- effective acquisition of goods and services across all Cleveland-Cliffs business units. The Senior Buyer will support the procurement of mill related rental equipment, industrial cleaning services, and rail maintenance services. This role may sit in East Chicago, IN, West Chester, OH, or Cleveland, OH.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Develop and lead strategic sourcing activities for assigned categories to include project management, strategy development, RFI/RFP development and analysis, negotiations, supplier selection, contracting, implementation, ongoing commodity management and contractual compliance
Deliver excellence in procurement activities including spend analytics, strategy development, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement
Participate in developing detailed sourcing strategies for a broad set of indirect categories to drive cost-saving initiatives which align with company goals
Conduct research on market dynamics, cost drivers, supply base, and economic indicators for assigned projects and contracts
Deliver value-added results to the organization by applying financial analysis principles and procurement discipline
Develop strong relationships with internal business partners to capture business requirements, develop the appropriate sourcing strategy, evaluate responses from supply market and negotiate agreements that deliver best value
Support commodity events managed at the enterprise level to ensure delivery of business plans and commodity strategies as defined by Purchasing Management
Assess, manage and mitigate risk, developing formal contingency plans
Carry out company policies regarding procurement practices, standards and ethical conduct to ensure a fair, effective, and competitive sourcing process throughout the organization
Travel as business needs dictate
Minimum Qualifications:
BS or BA in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or other business-related field or a minimum 5 years of procurement, commodity management or other strategic sourcing experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and draw conclusions
Must possess high ethical standards and the ability to work within Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Policies
Ability to build rapport with others in the work environment
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies that have yielded measurable business results
Ability to understand the Legal aspects of Procurement
Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Specific commodity knowledge and expertise would be a plus such as industrial equipment rentals, industrial cleaning services (Vacuum truck and water jetting)
Knowledge of steelmaking processes and practices
Experience with Oracle, Ellipse, or Tabware
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
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