Buyer

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Toledo, OH is seeking a Buyer with an operational focus on customer service and day-to-day procure-to-pay processes. The Buyer will manage transactional activities for a wide array of commodities and work to secure delivery at lowest total cost.

Responsibilities include issuing RFx, bid analysis, awards, supplier development, and expediting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field and 1–2 years in procurement, with strong MS Office skills and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in Procurement or supplier management.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of assigned commodities in line with corporate policies and objectives.
• Handle transactional activities for purchase and delivery to achieve lowest total cost and timely delivery.
• Issue RFx documents, perform bid analysis, award and placement, and follow-up expediting.
• Identify new suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and create purchasing documents as required.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Toledo, OhioCleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Buyer. The position will have an operational focus with emphasis on customer service and day-to-day procure to pay processes. The Buyer will manage transactional activities related to the purchase and delivery of a wide array of assigned commodities. The Buyer is responsible for developing and issuing RF(x) documents, performing bid analysis, purchase award and placement, and follow-up expediting. Additional responsibilities will include the identification of new suppliers, managing supplier relationships and creating purchasing documents as required.Summary of Responsibilities:Manage procurement of assigned commodities in agreement with corporate policies and objectivesManage transactional activities related to the purchase and delivery of assigned commodities at their lowest total cost and required deliveryTrack and analyze performance metrics for suppliers within assigned commodity groups to develop and implement improvement plansActively pursue supply-base rationalization for economic and administrative benefits Act as a subject matter expert for respective commodity groups Organize and lead programs; present progress reports and improvement plans Promote the commodity-based procurement philosophy to educate stakeholders and drive business improvementsEnsure organizational financial goals are met, including budget, service levels, and savingsInterface with stakeholder functional groups to ensure needs are assessed, understood, and incorporated into the program’s direction Pursue continuous improvement/TCO projects both internally and externally together with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and SuppliersDevelop innovative sourcing alternatives to inject competition and mitigate risk in commodity groupsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field.1–2 years of professional experience in Procurement, supplier management, quality systems, or manufacturing environment.Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.Knowledge of procurement, supply chain, procure-to-pay processes, and supplier management.Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage priorities and support cross-functional projects.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, quality auditing, procurement systems, data analysis, and reporting tools.CPM or CPSM certification preferred.Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through 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 [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] 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.