Buyer II

Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Southeast • Location: Lexington, NC, United States

About the role

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• The Buyer is responsible for Nucor’s purchasing of materials, products, and services.
• Process requisitions/purchase orders
• Negotiate and enforce Nucor’s commercial and legal contract terms and conditions
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors/contractors
• Contribute to Nucor enterprise-wide and NRF regional purchasing efforts
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Maintain supplier compliance files
• Coordinate with operating departments on cost savings and improved processes
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• 3 years Purchasing, Accounting or Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment or a Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing data, generating reports, and making data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic data analysis).

Qualifications

• Construction or manufacturing industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP Systems (Navision, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Experience in the following disciplines: business law, contract management, internal controls, inventory management, negotiations, procurement, risk management, accounting, or warehouse.

Skills

• Data analysis and reporting
• Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract negotiation and enforcement
• Cost reduction identification
• ERP/MRP system experience
• Business law, contract management, internal controls, inventory management, negotiations, procurement, risk management, accounting, warehouse knowledge