Buyer I

Basic Job Functions:

SUMMARY:

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. This role ensures timely deliveries, evaluates vendor performance, and supports the accuracy of supply chain data in SAP.

• Enter and process purchase orders in SAP; maintain shipment records.
• Prepare documents, such as parts orders, freight quote requests, and shipping requests.
• Coordinate with scheduling, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely shipping and receiving.
• Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping orders to route materials.
• Compile, summarize, and report on vendor and shipment performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management.

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:

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with production, scheduling, and finance departments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to analyze vendor quotes, shipping options, and inventory data to make cost-effective decisions
• Strong quantitative skills, including calculating discounts, interest, ratios, and percentages.
• Working knowledge of SAP for purchasing, inventory, and shipment tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Work with a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately, effectively, and efficiently.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new procurement and supply chain processes.
• Ability to sit at a desk working on a computer for prolonger periods of time.
• 1–3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Internships or equivalent experience considered.