Buyer
Date: Mar 13, 2026
Location: Brandenburg, KY, US, 40108
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg
Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Deadline: March 26, 2026
Pay: $61,194 - $70,824 per year + ROA and Profit Sharing Bonus
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world-class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.
At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.
Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry-leading pay, a performance-driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing
Nucor stock investment program
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
Paid parental leave
And more
Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.
Basic Job Functions:
The Buyer is responsible for Nucor’s purchasing of materials, products, and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing requisitions/purchase orders, negotiating and enforcing Nucor’s commercial and legal contract terms and conditions, developing and maintaining relationships with key vendors/contractors, contributing to Nucor enterprise-wide purchasing efforts, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, maintaining supplier compliance files, and coordinating with operating departments on cost savings and improved processes.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:
- 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).
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Capital project experience
• Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP Systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Experience in the following disciplines: business law, contract management, internal controls, inventory management, negotiations, procurement, risk management, accounting, or warehouse.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Louisville