Buyer I

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.