Buyer II

About This Job

 The role of the Buyer is to coordinate, manage, and execute the proper procurement strategies. These strategies include sourcing, expediting logistics, and developing supplier relationships to drive financial success for the division. Additional responsibilities include the proactive research of cost savings and value-added opportunities. Ability to manage, negotiate, and execute complex contracts.  Actively participate in Raw Material Strategic sourcing initiatives. Participate in developing and executing appropriate bidding procedures as well as negotiating prices, terms and conditions on raw materials.  Participate in developing, documenting and continuously improving appropriate system procedures. Participate in the growth and development of the Purchasing team and actively pursue personal growth and development opportunities. 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.

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Basic Job Functions:

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.

• Maintain and develop business relationships with a defined supplier list
• Finding new strategic sourcing opportunities for both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap
• Proactively solving problems with suppliers on quality, transportation, safety concerns, etc
• Coordinating support functions across production, shipping and inspection. Ensuring source control and accurate recoveries
• Requires interaction with key control positions (scale/kiosk) at scrap processing facilities
• Requires travel and face to face interaction with all suppliers and customers to develop and foster strong partnerships
• Financial aptitude to submit accurate purchasing forecasts and evaluate the facility’s financial performance.
• Ability to handle large supplier accounts with multiple shipping lanes
• Able to execute purchase contracts and ensure shipments using multiple logistics provider i.e.; Truck/Rail/Barge
• Able to maintain relationships with transportation companies and negotiate freight rates on a regular basis
• Coordinating with Production teams; Buy plans/ delivery and shipping schedules while ensuring quality standards
• Ability to assist in the training and development of commercial peer group

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• 2 years experience in procurement or trading of ferrous/nonferrous metals
• Experience negotiating rates with commercial carriers