Procurement Innovation and Improvement Manager

We Have

• A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, special quality bars, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.    
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.  
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. 
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. 

 We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire 
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6% 
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Bonus
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Professional Training

Your Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration or Digital Innovation
• 4-7 years of contemporary procurement experience with exposure to strategic planning, digital solutions, risk management and compliance to improve procurement processes.
• Working knowledge of steel industry dynamics is preferred or industrial experience is required.
• Previous experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
• SAP & PowerBI preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills is required.

Your Purpose

You will lead procurement digital transformations, coordinate risk management process, and manage compliance activities for 11 steel mills and supervise 4 direct reports. You will report directly to the Director of Procurement

Your Work

Digital Innovation

• Lead the development of the Procurement Digital Strategy through benchmarking, customer surveys, ideation events, and value stream mapping.
• Define the Procurement Digital Road Map that is aligned with business needs by seeking out emerging technologies that will improve service level, compliance, and productivity.
• Responsible for the project planning and implementation of all digital initiatives.  Lead cross functional teams, engage internal stakeholders, and coordinate routine project meetings to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
• Effectively coordinate the change management process through effective communication, training plans, and post implementation support.

Risk Management

• Responsible for developing an enterprise-wide supplier risk management program (strategy, process, organization, and technology).
• Develop a supplier risk assessment framework including risk ratings and related processes that meet the needs of the business.
• Optimize and simplify the supplier due diligence process to ensure business is utilizing suppliers in a manner that reduces business and compliance risk.
• Identify process improvement initiatives through benchmarking and the use of technology to support the Supplier Risk Management Program and related activities.
• Establishes supplier risk management metrics/KPI’s that support the business and B-Corp Certification process.
• Create business continuity plans that will guide the Procurement organization in properly responding to threats and minimize risks.

Compliance

• Responsible for the Procurement compliance process that will effectively ensure that corporate and operating guidelines are being adhered to and any deviations are addressed in a timely manner.
• Support Gerdau Corporate Compliance team with annual compliance action plans.
• Implement compliance audit schedule, internal to Procurement, and take corrective actions on any deviations identified.
• Effectively coordinate the Contract Management process to validate that contracts comply with guidelines and record retention policies are adhered to.
• Develop a routine training program to ensure Procurement team and internal stakeholders are aware of compliance and code of ethics standards.
• Coordinate responses and action plans with Internal Audit and SOX Compliance teams.
• Ensure accuracy of requisition and purchase order approval levels in SAP.
• Implement an effective document control procedure to ensure that corporate and operating guidelines are managed properly.

Travel & Expense

• Responsible for the Travel & Expense compliance process that will effectively ensure that corporate policies are being adhered to and any deviations are being addressed in a timely manner.
• Routinely review Travel and Expense policies to ensure they are up to date with current market conditions and industry best practices.
• Ensure that proper and efficient expense audit processes and technologies are in place to ensure compliance.
• Lead the annual bid process for Hotels and Rental Cars.  Also support the Global Procurement Team with Airline negotiations and relationship management.
• Make sure of the proper management of corporate fleet vehicles.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

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