Buyer, Business

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BASIC FUNCTION:

The primary responsibility for a Senior Buyer is the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services to support production plans throughout a procurement region, per designated commodities/categories. These activities include, but are not limited to the negotiations, maintenance, and execution of national, regional and/or local supplier agreements, as well as, facilitating team-based supplier selection and overall contract management. The incumbent will participate with applicable central commodity teams to develop effective procurement strategies to minimize total costs of category acquisitions then execute approved plans.

The Senior Buyer will act as a commodity/category lead by means of leading projects and serving as a coach to Buyers and associated employees.

Gerdau seeks to disseminate the culture of sustainability throughout its value chain through partnership, communication, awareness and engagement initiatives. As part of this effort, when acquiring products and services, the incumbent should include social responsibility and inclusion by adhering to Gerdau’s principles in safety, ethics, culture, diversity, and community in all activities.

DIMENSIONS

Annual Purchases: $20 - $110 million per year

Locations Supported:
All Mill, Downstream, and Metallics/Raw Materials locations within the region

Commodity/Category Assignments:
Multiple commodities/categories for assigned region

NATURE AND SCOPE

This position is responsible for purchasing goods and services in a timely, economical, and efficient manner. The Senior Buyer oversees all purchasing activities, maintenance, and execution of the procurement process to meet commercial, operating, and cost requirements. Incumbent will participate in the development of tactical plans for procurement, establishing and maintaining effective relations with the supplier base, and the active execution and implementation of national, regional and local supply contracts.

The incumbent should possess extensive knowledge of the steelmaking industry, manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics, procurement procedures, and the ability to analyze technical drawings. A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Economics or related field or at least 10 years of direct procurement experience generating and implementing contracts, as well as, managing purchase orders, documenting negotiations, communications and accounting, taxes, and legal implications is required.

A professional certification in procurement or supply chain management preferred.

The incumbent must be a self-starter, and possess strong skills in negotiations, communications, math, analysis and problem-solving. The incumbent must be able to function independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. High ethical standards, leadership and a strong work ethic are also key attributes. This position requires extensive knowledge of Quality Management Methodologies.

Incumbent should also pose key competencies that are critical to the position. This includes proven consistent high performance in previous positions, live Gerdau’s Principals, highly motivated by new challenges, effectively collaborates up and down the organization, values diversity & inclusion, demonstrates emotional intelligence in their everyday activities, and has an ownership mindset.

The position will require travel to complete job duties and maintain effective relationships with vendors, mill personnel, and industry organizations; approximately 10-20%.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain current and thorough knowledge of appropriate local markets and competitive practices as well as procurement systems, company information systems and other business applications.
• Conduct scheduling analysis to determine supply/demand conditions for the needs of the mills supplied. Adjusts quantities and expedites delivery schedules for purchases in accordance with monthly buying plans.
• Act as a liaison with the supplier community in order to establish and maintain market relationships.
• Monitor and maintain continuity of supply and on time delivery as well…