Category Buyer

Cleveland-Cliffs

120d

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Category Buyer in Cleveland, OH. This position will be the company’s subject matter expert responsible for the end-to-end procurement process for Mobile Equipment, services and rentals, including strategy creation and implementation, supplier identification and qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, or military equivalent.
• At least five years of experience in procurement, mobile equipment maintenance, or mobile equipment fleet management in a heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated analytical aptitude, strong communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written), and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Occasional domestic travel (10-20%).

Nice To Haves

• Steel mill, mobile equipment maintenance and fleet management, or heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
• Mid-to-high level purchasing and procurement experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Oracle, Ellipse and/or TabWare Purchasing/Sourcing systems.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier agreements for mobile equipment supply, maintenance services, and rentals.
• Drive cost reduction for mobile equipment and associated services through favorable pricing, warranties, and service terms.
• Monitor mobile equipment needs, life cycles, and contract timelines across sites.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to spec mobile equipment and services.
• Stay informed on technologies, market trends, and cost drivers.
• Lead meetings with plants and suppliers to resolve any supply, service, or support issues, and help coordinate technical discussions.
• Track and analyze supplier performance, pricing, and quality.
• Review requisitions and determine optimal purchasing strategies.
• Initiate purchasing actions, manage blanket orders, and maintain purchasing records.
• Ensure billing accuracy and resolve emergency procurement needs.
• Follow departmental procedures and support workflow improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees