Technical buyer

ClevelandCliffs
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel is seeking a motivated individual with a good understanding of the business and manufacturing applications software market to fill an immediate opening for a Technical Category Buyer. The ideal candidate will be a procurement professional with experience buying a large variety of software and IT services or an experienced information technology (“IT”) professional looking to build off their past experience. This individual will serve as a liaison between Cliffs' internal IT users, Cliffs' information security, Cliffs' legal, and external channel partners and service providers. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in a wide variety of business and manufacturing software, a strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. The role will be on-site at our corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Summary Of Responsibilities

  • Negotiate commercial aspects of software licenses, order forms, and service agreements
  • Identify cost opportunities and facilitate bidding
  • Identify risk with software and coordinate internal review when appropriate
  • Assist with tracking and elimination of duplicate licensing
  • Review specifications and issue purchase orders for software, licenses, support and IT services
  • Assist with resolving billing issues
  • Other duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field
  • Five years of experience in the information technology field or five years of procurement experience buying business and manufacturing application software and services
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat


Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Ability to understand technical specifications
  • Fundamental understanding of the legal aspects associated with software licenses and service agreements


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.
Posted 2025-10-06

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