Category buyer

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for a Category Buyer in our MRO Procurement team in Cleveland, OH. This Category Buyer will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of their commodities with a focus on purchasing electrical parts and repairs along with other commodity categories as assigned. Other duties include assisting in developing, managing, pricing and maintaining supply contracts with our electrical suppliers. This person will interface with Suppliers, Operations, and other Cliffs Administrative Departments, as well as their peers from the Procurement organization.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Support Electrical, Fabrication & Repair Procurement Team as necessary by sharing ownership of suppliers within the commodities assigned including assisting in writing and managing contracts, pricing, quality, and performance
• Continuously strive to reduce the total cost of procured goods and services by negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and price protection in order to obtain the best value
• Keep abreast of market conditions as to availability, price, and quality of assigned commodities
• Write Requests for Pricing / Purchase Orders for all suppliers used under assigned commodities
• Interface regularly with supplier representatives
• Review assigned incoming requisitions and determine best buying methods
• Partner with management and Legal on contract requirements and address purchasing issues in a timely fashion
• Prepare detailed weekly / monthly reports and highlights for use by management
• Follow department policies and procedures and participate in activities to continuously improve department workflow
• Occasional travel is required
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain or other business-related degree
• At least two years of purchasing or industrial/operational experience with electrical components
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically and work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be resourceful and about to take initiative with a sense of urgency
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a manufacturing organization
• Understanding of high and low voltage electrical components, electronic components, electrical construction supplies, power supplies, PLC’s, drives, transformers, and other electrical and electronic devices
• Knowledge of Oracle and TabWare ERP systems
  
  

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.