Job Description:
Basic Job Functions:
We're looking for a dynamic professional to lead procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services for our manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include developing vendor partnerships, tracking pricing, managing trade agreements, and driving cost reduction initiatives while upholding high-quality standards. Customer service excellence and supporting our NUCOR team are also critical aspects of this role.
Additional duties in the role are:
- Lead procurement activities to acquire materials, components, and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships to ensure reliable supply chains.
- Develop. track and maintain outside processing pricing and trade agreements.
- Analyze sourcing information and present findings for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Evaluate vendors, conduct price benchmarking, and manage vendor relationships effectively.
- Conduct ongoing market and industry research to stay informed about trends and opportunities.
- Identify and develop new potential suppliers to create competitive advantages for the company.
- Support cross-functional teams and collaborate closely with manufacturing, logistics, and quality assurance departments.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring seamless coordination throughout the supply chain.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field OR 4 years Buyer experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive procurement and sourcing experience within industrial manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in utilizing D365 (Microsoft Dynamics 365) to streamline operations and boost productivity.
- Effective management of outside processing vendors, ensuring seamless integration into the supply chain.
- Advanced expertise in demand analysis, leveraging market trend analysis and forecasting to optimize inventory management and meet customer requirements efficiently.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future. Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace
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