Job Details
**Direct Buyer**
**Location:** Midlothian, TX, US, 76065 **Direct Buyer**
J**oin us in our cultural and digital transformation to build the future and the** . **This position can sit in Cartersville, GA or Midlothian, TX.**
**We Have:**
* A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
* A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
* An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
* A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
**We Offer:**
* Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans Eligible upon 1st day of hire
* Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
* 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
* Life/Accidental Life Insurance
* Bonuses
* Health Advocate Services
* Employee Assistance Program
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Career Path System and Training
* An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
**You Have:**
* A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field
* A minimum of three years of indirect procurement experience is required
* General knowledge of the steelmaking industry, manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics and procurement procedures and techniques
* Must be a self-starter, possess strong skills in communications, math and problem-solving skills, and be able to function effectively independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
* Ability to coordinate activities with procurement, logistics, plant management, operations, maintenance, stores, and accounting personnel in efforts to meet particular supply and demand goals.
* High ethical standards and a strong work ethic
* Ability to travel 10-20% of the time
**Your Purpose:**
The primary function of this position is the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services to support Gerdaus production plans in the designated region and commodity/category. These activities include but are not limited to; supporting the strategic procurement process, execution of national, regional, and/or local supplier agreements to include team-based bid processes, negotiations, supplier selection/development, and contract management. Incumbent must stay abreast of current company practices and procedures.
**DIMENSIONS:**
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
**Your Work:**
* 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. The incumbent will coordinate the resolution of problems or issues with appropriate administrative and accounting personnel.
* 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 insure 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. Issues must be resolved professionally to maintain sound and effective relationships.
* 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.