About the position
The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of materials, equipment and services at the lowest total cost to Nucor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: sourcing, evaluating and negotiating required material, equipment or services; processing requisitions and preparing purchase orders; preparing legal agreements, which includes negotiating and enforcing Nucor's commercial and legal contract terms and ensuring that contractors have the proper insurance coverage; maintaining IS Networld contractor database; developing and maintaining relationships with key vendors/contractors; contributing to Nucor enterprise-wide purchasing efforts; identifying opportunities for cost reduction; maintaining supplier compliance / quality files; coordinating with operating departments on cost savings and improved processes; provide after-hours/ weekend support as needed; utilize company's procurement card program for low dollar transactions; performs duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Nucor teammates are expected to foster cooperation and teamwork while ensuring compliance with our Quality Control System. 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.
Responsibilities
- Sourcing, evaluating and negotiating required material, equipment or services
- Processing requisitions and preparing purchase orders
- Preparing legal agreements and negotiating contract terms
- Ensuring contractors have proper insurance coverage
- Maintaining IS Networld contractor database
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key vendors/contractors
- Contributing to Nucor enterprise-wide purchasing efforts
- Identifying opportunities for cost reduction
- Maintaining supplier compliance / quality files
- Coordinating with operating departments on cost savings and improved processes
- Providing after-hours/weekend support as needed
- Utilizing company's procurement card program for low dollar transactions
- Performing duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision
Requirements
- Minimum 2 year purchasing related experience in a manufacturing / construction environment
- Associate's degree in a business field or equivalent experience
- Organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail, analyze information and make sound decisions
- Proficient in computer applications
Nice-to-haves
- Purchasing related experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent steel manufacturing experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
- Ability to read and interpret machine drawings
