Global Capital Equipment Procurement Leader

United States Steel Corporation; Braddock (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a seasoned Procurement professional to join our Global Procurement team. You will lead end-to-end capital equipment sourcing, collaborate with Engineering and Operations, and drive cost savings and risk management across high-value projects.

Ideal candidates bring experience in equipment procurement within the steel/metals sector, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or 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 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a seasoned Procurement professional to join our Global Procurement team. You will lead end-to-end capital equipment sourcing, collaborate with Engineering and Operations, and drive cost savings and risk management across high-value projects.

Ideal candidates bring experience in equipment procurement within the steel/metals sector, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Office.