BUYER II

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:

• 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.    
• 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:

• Competitive compensation with annual Bonus. 
• 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 
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career Path System and Training 
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create 

Your Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field
• A minimum of 6-9 years of indirect transactional procurement experience
• 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 purchasing goods and services in a timely, economical, and efficient manner.   The Buyer II oversees all purchasing activities, maintenance, and execution of the procurement process to meet commercial, operating, and cost requirements. You will participate in the development of tactical plans for procurement, establishing and maintaining effective relations with the supplier base, and the active execution and implementation of national, regional and local supply contracts.

Your Work:

• Maintain current and thorough knowledge of appropriate local markets and competitive practices as well as procurement systems, company information systems and other business applications.

• Conduct scheduling analysis to determine supply/demand conditions for the needs of the mills supplied.  Adjusts quantities and expedites delivery schedules for purchases in accordance with monthly buying plans.

• Act as a liaison with the supplier community in order to establish and maintain market relationships.

• Monitor and maintain continuity of supply and on time delivery as well as physical, safety-related, and environmental aspects of materials purchased. Settle procurement discrepancies within management guidelines to maintain standards and ongoing supply chain activities.

• Collaborate with the procurement team to develop purchasing processes and to determine the best available costs, quality, reliability, continuity and delivery relative to the total cost of ownership. 

• Execute purchase contracts in accordance with company policy and guidelines, verify purchase order details, and assure vendor performance. Review and assess vendor capabilities and past performance.

• Gather data, then report activities and regional results to central management, regional management, plant management, and internal customers to help control costs and identify savings opportunities.  Occasional presentations will be made to management teams.

• Contribute to the reduction of inventory throughout the region by working with suppliers to monitor, regulate, and liquidate materials. Take corrective actions, when necessary, to support changing conditions in mill demand, supply chain dynamics, etc. Periodic evaluations of Inventory Min/Max levels. 

• Assist in the development and achievement of process goals, Annual Action Plans, and the administration of established policies, procedures, and processes.

• Serve as a project lead on assignments across the Mills within designated commodity/category.

• Coordinates with the Central Procurement Team to manage the supply of production and non-production materials and working capital to optimize inventories while researching alternative sources of supply.

• Monitor the actual vs. planned usage of all production and non-production materials assigned to meet inventory targets and maintain consistent supply. 

• Manage supply agreements between Central and Region keeping the agreements updated as to pricing, demand, balance and monitor Gerdau and Supplier performance to said agreements in order to ensure the continuity of supply and the commercial relationship.

• Train and communicate specifications, commercial terms and conditions, and safety & environmental compliance requirements to shippers and plant personnel.

• Facilitate sessions to communicate procurement improvement methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes to regional procurement teams.

• Implement the standardization and continual improvement of the procurement process and the attainment of other identified procurement Key Performance Indicators within the Gerdau Business Systems guidelines.

• Manage the acquisition of CapEx equipment and ensure services are carried out according to technical specifications and meeting internal customer needs. Additional CapEx duties may include: management of milestone payments; monitoring of obligations of both the supplier and Gerdau, monitoring and expediting of manufacturing and construction timelines. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of foreign trade and INCO Terms as well as contractual terms and conditions related to the purchase of equipment and construction services.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities 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. 

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com