Buyer, Business

Buyer

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The primary function is the timely and cost‑effective procurement of goods and services to support Gerdau’s production plans in the designated region and commodity/category.

Key responsibilities include:

• Procure goods and services, prepare purchase orders and/or supply contracts within established policies and procedures, verify purchase order details, and document vendor performance.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies, review min/max levels, assess vendor capabilities and past performance, recommend adjustments, and collect supplier performance data.
• Keep the procurement team, plant personnel, and central management abreast of changing market and supplier conditions.
• Inspect, address, and rectify product quality issues as they arise.
• Communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance to vendors/suppliers, shippers, and inspection personnel.
• Assist in resolving procurement issues with vendors/suppliers and Gerdau departments.
• Provide information to central management, regional management, plant management, and internal customers to control costs and identify savings opportunities in the procurement of goods and services.
• Review the status of shipment orders and make expediting adjustments, as needed, to ensure timely receipt of goods purchased and proper order application.
• Resolve discrepancies primarily pertaining to specifications, weight settlement, order requirements, other clarifications and disputes with vendors/suppliers and mill personnel.
• Stay proficient in procurement systems, company information systems, and other applicable business applications.
• Implement the standardization and continual improvement of the procurement process and the attainment of other identified procurement Key Performance Indicators within the Gerdau Business System guidelines.

Required qualifications:

• General knowledge of the steelmaking industry, manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics and procurement procedures and techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, economics, or related field, or at least 5 years of direct procurement experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong communication, math and problem‑solving skills; self‑starter; ability to function independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• High ethical standards and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to travel 10–20%.

• Annual purchases: $10–$50 million per year
• Locations supported:
  All Mill and Metallics/Raw Materials locations within the region
• Commodity/Category assignments: 1 commodity/category for assigned region

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Manufacturing

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. If you are vision‑impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at  or