Strategic Buyer - Logistics Services

ArcelorMittal • Saraland, AL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

ArcelorMittal Calvert is seeking a Strategic Buyer to drive procurement activities for external logistics and steel processing services in a strategic, large-volume, deadline-driven environment. The role supports business goals by sourcing and managing services and suppliers while meeting plant needs and maintaining strong internal and supplier relationships.

The position is based at the steel processing facility in Calvert, Alabama, in a collaborative open office environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday during the day, with extended hours as required during peak workloads. The company describes hybrid work opportunities, flexible work hours, and alternative schedules as dependent on the position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the company's values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability; support a safe and healthy workplace and the Quality Commitment; and maintain working knowledge of competencies defined in the current versions of ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Logistics or Procurement role.
• Strong working knowledge of large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Intermediate to proficient skills with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Intermediate to proficient knowledge of market and industry research and analysis techniques.
• Intermediate to proficient knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices.
• Intermediate to proficient understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Intermediate to proficient project management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply key financial indicators to make business decisions.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Ability to make sense of complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to anticipate future possibilities and translate them into strategies.
• Ability to identify effective and efficient processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Nice To Haves

• Steel industry experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, SAP SRM, or ARIBA.
• Intermediate understanding of and ability to read legal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, qualify, and select suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and capability.
• Prepare, negotiate, execute, manage, and coordinate agreements for assigned commodities and services.
• Obtain quotes, analyze bids, and process requisitions and purchase orders as required.
• Meet plant needs and requirements while maintaining effective communication and customer service with internal customers and suppliers.
• Develop cost-reduction strategies, identify non-value-added activities, and present and implement cost-saving ideas and opportunities.
• Research assigned markets, associated processes, potential suppliers, and supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve problems.
• Demonstrate the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability.
• Help ensure a safe and healthy work environment and fulfill responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment.
• Foster teamwork by supporting an environment of trust and respect.
• Maintain working knowledge of competencies defined in the current versions of ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025.

Benefits

• Choice of a high-deductible health insurance plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a traditional PPO plan with a Flex Spending Account (FSA) option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 24-hour on-site gym.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with 6% employer match.
• Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses.
• Comprehensive relocation package.
• Paid vacation starting at 13 days per year, increasing with tenure.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Parental leave.
• Hybrid work opportunities, flexible work hours, and alternative schedules, depending on the position.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• In-house training on professional topics, technical skills, and leadership competencies.
• On-site 24/7 convenience mini markets.
• Opportunities to contribute to community involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level