Buyer
BASIC FUNCTION
The primary responsibility for a Senior Buyer is the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services to support production plans throughout a procurement region, per designated commodities/categories. These activities include, but are not limited to the negotiations, maintenance, and execution of national, regional and/or local supplier agreements, as well as, facilitating team-based supplier selection and overall contract management.
Dimensions
Annual Purchases: $20 - $110 million per year
Locations Supported: All Mill, Downstream, and Metallics/Raw Materials locations within the region
Commodity/Category Assignments: Multiple commodities/categories for assigned region
Nature And Scope
This position is responsible for purchasing goods and services in a timely, economical, and efficient manner. The Senior Buyer oversees all purchasing activities, maintenance, and execution of the procurement process to meet commercial, operating, and cost requirements.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Economics or related field or at least 10 years of direct procurement experience generating and implementing contracts, as well as, managing purchase orders, documenting negotiations, communications and accounting, taxes, and legal implications is required.
A professional certification in procurement or supply chain management preferred.
Skills
Extensive knowledge of the steelmaking industry, manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics, procurement procedures, and the ability to analyze technical drawings.
Strong skills in negotiations, communications, math, analysis and problem-solving.
Self-starter, functions independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
High ethical standards, leadership and a strong work ethic.
Extensive knowledge of Quality Management Methodologies.
Proven consistent high performance in previous positions.
Lively Gerdau’s Principals.
Motivated by new challenges.
Effectively collaborates up and down the organization.
Values diversity & inclusion.
Demonstrates emotional intelligence in their everyday activities.
Has an ownership mindset.
Benefits
Dissemination of Gerdau's sustainability culture through partnerships, communication, awareness, and engagement initiatives.
Adherence to Gerdau's principles in safety, ethics, culture, diversity, and community in all activities.
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Benefits
Dissemination of Gerdau's sustainability culture through partnerships, communication, awareness, and engagement initiatives.
Adherence to Gerdau's principles in safety, ethics, culture, diversity, and community in all activities.