Manager - Commodity Procurement

United States Steel Corporation (USS), since its acquisition by Nippon Steel in June 2025, continues to be a leading steel producer with a proud history of innovation and industry leadership. With over $15 billion in annual revenue and operations in the U.S. and Slovakia. Our Global Procurement team plays a critical role in sourcing the direct and indirect materials, capex, and services that power our operations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Global Procurement team. This pivotal role will lead a team of capital Procurement Specialists, consultants, and other stakeholders in developing the capital equipment strategy associated with the Nippon/USS transaction. This position will collaborate with engineering, operations, legal and finance teams to source and manage procurement of high-value capital assets. The ideal candidate will bring experience in equipment procurement at U.

S. Steel.

• Lead a team of procurement professionals and consultants
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for capital equipment, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to define technical specifications and procurement timelines.
• Support capital project planning by providing cost estimates, lead time analysis, and supplier capability assessments.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with corporate objectives and deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions and support innovation.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3-years’ experience leading teams
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience supporting capital projects at U. S. Steel.
• Familiarity with the Nippon/USS transaction or similar M&A-driven capital initiatives.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and supplier qualification processes.

• Be part of a company that values innovation, integrity
• Gain hands-on experience in a transforming procurement organization.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

• Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
• Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
• Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

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