Capital Equipment Procurement Lead

United States Steel Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation, a leading steel producer, seeks an experienced Procurement professional to join our Global Procurement team in Gary, IN. You will lead end-to-end procurement of capital equipment, collaborating with Engineering, Operations and Project Management to define specs, timelines, and cost estimates.

The role emphasizes sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract execution to support the Nippon/USS transition and drive value for a wide range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting capital projects in the steel or metals industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

United States Steel Corporation, a leading steel producer, seeks an experienced Procurement professional to join our Global Procurement team in Gary, IN. You will lead end-to-end procurement of capital equipment, collaborating with Engineering, Operations and Project Management to define specs, timelines, and cost estimates.

The role emphasizes sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract execution to support the Nippon/USS transition and drive value for a wide range of