Commodity Buyer I

BlueScope • Kansas City, MO

7d

About The Position

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them! Join Our Team as a Commodity Buyer! Manufacturing Supply Chain provides leadership and assistance to develop materials, logistics and manufacturing strategies to achieve the business plan for strategically located manufacturing facilities in North America and numerous outsourced fabricators and suppliers. The Commodity Buyer I procures specified buyout items in a timely manner and manages supplier relationships. What We Offer Inclusive Culture: A welcoming, equitable environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued. Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development, leadership training, and career advancement. Collaborative Team: Join a team that values mutual respect, trust, and teamwork. Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance. If you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Purchasing experience
• Material planning experience
• Knowledge of raw materials with an emphasis on steel and construction materials
• Knowledge of metal building components and end uses

Nice To Haves

• College degree in a technical discipline

Responsibilities

• Issue Purchase Orders and review invoices
• Manage supplier issues
• Conduct regular vendor meetings to review performance and identify areas of improvement
• Maintain and communicate lead-time documents and monitor on time vendor deliveries
• Track forecast vs. actual deliveries and update and maintain price documents
• Run monthly queries, maintain raw material specification documents, review inventory planning model, and balance commitments and forecasting documents with inventory targets
• Provide and maintain accurate forecast
• Recommend and assist in ERP settings
• Assist in removal of distressed inventory for each plant
• Provide input into the forecast for centrally planned commodities
• Manage special project requirements

Benefits

• health insurance
• life insurance
• short and long term disability
• paid time off
• retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees