Purchasing Buyer
About The Position
The role of the Buyer is to coordinate, manage, and execute the proper procurement strategies. These strategies include sourcing, procuring, and expediting maintenance, repair, and inventory items, developing and implementing effective processes, and developing supplier relationships to drive financial success for the Division. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to proactive research of cost savings and value-added opportunities. Manage and execute complex contracts. Actively participate in overall Nucor buy initiatives. Participate in developing and executing appropriate bidding procedures as well as negotiating pricing and terms and conditions on purchased items. Participate in developing, documenting, and continuously improving appropriate internal control and quality 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.
Requirements
- Two years of Purchasing or Business-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Oracle Purchasing experience
- Degree in Business or related field
- Experience in contract management
- Experience in internal controls
- Experience in inventory management
- Experience in negotiations
- Experience in procurement
- Experience in risk management
- Experience in warehouse operations
Responsibilities
- Source, procure, and expedite maintenance, repair, and inventory items.
- Develop and implement effective procurement processes.
- Develop supplier relationships to drive financial success for the Division.
- Conduct proactive research for cost savings and value-added opportunities.
- Manage and execute complex contracts.
- Actively participate in overall Nucor buy initiatives.
- Participate in developing and executing appropriate bidding procedures.
- Negotiate pricing and terms and conditions on purchased items.
- Participate in developing, documenting, and continuously improving internal control and quality system procedures.
- Participate in the growth and development of the Purchasing team.
- Actively pursue personal growth and development opportunities.
- Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
