MRO Buyer
Date: Apr 1, 2021
Location: Cartersville, GA, US, 30121
Company: Gerdau
Empowering people who build the future.
Maintenance, Repairs, Operations Buyer
Are you self-driven and intuitive? Do you enjoy analyzing data and forecasting? Are you a confident negotiator? Join us in our cultural and digital transformation to build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.
We Have:
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A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
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A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
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An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
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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.
You Have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field
- A minimum of three years of indirect and MRO procurement experience is required
- General knowledge of the steelmaking industry, manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics, and procurement procedures and techniques
- Must be a self-starter, possess strong communication, math, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function effectively independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
- High ethical standards and a strong work ethic
- Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
Your Purpose:
You will be responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement mainly of internal and external services to support Gerdau’s production plans in the designated region and commodity/category. These activities include but are not limited to; supporting the strategic procurement process, execution of national, regional, and/or local supplier agreements to include team-based bid processes, negotiations, supplier selection/development, and contract management. Goals are met by implementing and maintaining effective relationships with current Commodity/Category suppliers as well as developing new supply sources within their designated area.
Dimensions:
Annual Purchases: $10 - $50 million per year
Locations Supported: All Mill and Metallics/Raw Materials locations within the region
Commodity/Category Assignments: 1 commodity/category for assigned region
Your Work:
- Procure goods and services, prepare purchase orders and/or supply contracts within established policies and procedures, verify purchase order details, and document vendor performance.
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies, review min/max levels, assess vendor capabilities and past performance, recommend adjustments, and collect supplier performance data.
- Keep the procurement team, plant personnel, and central management abreast of changing market and supplier conditions.
- Communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance to vendors/suppliers, shippers, and inspection personnel.
- Support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical, and productive relationships with suppliers.
- Assist in resolving procurement issues with vendors/suppliers and Gerdau departments. Coordinate the resolution of problems or issues with appropriate administrative and accounting personnel.
- Provide information to central management, regional management, plant management, and internal customers to control costs and identify savings opportunities in the procurement of goods and services.
- Review the status of shipment orders and make expediting adjustments, as needed, to ensure timely receipt of goods purchased and proper order application.
- Resolve discrepancies primarily pertaining to quality, specifications, weight settlement, order requirements, other clarifications, and disputes with vendors/suppliers and mill personnel. Issues must be resolved professionally to maintain sound and effective relationships.
- Stay proficient in procurement systems, company information systems, and other applicable business applications.
- Implement the standardization and continual improvement of the procurement process and the attainment of other identified procurement Key Performance Indicators within the Gerdau Business System guidelines.
- Coordinate activities with procurement, logistics, plant management, operations, maintenance, stores, and accounting personnel in efforts to meet particular supply and demand goals.
Your Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with annual STI Bonuses.
- 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
- Bonuses
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
- An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
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Nearest Major Market: Atlanta