Technical Category Buyer

Summary Of Responsibilities

Review all scope documents to assure the stated requirements are clear, performance requirements are identified and that the document is compliant with commercial and contractual requirements
Negotiate supplier agreements for equipment supply, engineering services, construction services, and material supply and work with Legal to develop acceptable modifications to Cleveland-Cliffs Steel’s standard terms and conditions
Analyze bid documents and requisitions to assure commercial requirements are being met
Analyze project risk and how best to mitigate using mechanisms such as insurance, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, and milestone payments
Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations and Purchase Orders and prepare contract documents for issuance against master agreements
Work with Project Engineers, Environmental, Risk Management and/or Legal as necessary to resolve contractual issues between vendor and Cleveland-Cliffs
Evaluate union personnel craft rates to ensure a fair price

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or other technical field
• Three years of experience in project management, engineering, construction or maintenance activities in a heavy industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications

• Steel mill experience preferred
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Experience dealing with trade unions and their local bargaining agreements
• Ability to interpret commercial terms and the fundamentals of construction contracts
• Ability to read a blueprint

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $95,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.