Lead Commodity Manager

United States Steel Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation (USS) seeks a dynamic leader to head the Global Procurement team focused on capital equipment strategy linked to the Nippon/USS transaction. You will guide a team of procurement specialists and consultants, collaborating with engineering, operations, legal, finance, and EPCM contractor teams to source and manage high-value assets.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years overseeing procurement for EPCM contractors, strong negotiation and project management skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field (Supply Chain, Engineering or Business).
• 5+ years leading procurement for an EPCM contractor or similar.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement professionals and consultants.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement for capital equipment including RFx, evaluation, negotiation, and contracts.
• Define technical specs and procurement timelines with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams.
• Provide cost estimates, lead-time analysis, and supplier capability assessments for capital projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure performance and compliance.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

RFx process

Cost optimization

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

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, finance, and EPCM contractor teams to source and manage procurement of high-value capital assets. The ideal candidate will bring experience in equipment procurement at U. S. Steel and demonstrated experience overseeing the procurement function of an EPCM contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience overseeing the procurement function of an EPCM contractor, including alignment with project controls, engineering deliverables, construction schedules, contract administration, and supplier/vendor performance.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Competency Summary

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

Company Overview

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.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)