Procurement Specialist: P2P & Supplier Quality Lead

AK Steel Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations, supplier management, quality systems, and procure-to-pay processes. This role emphasizes attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate will engage in contract tracking, supplier onboarding, audits, and process improvement while maintaining records and supporting system training. Relocation is not provided.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procure-to-pay activities and business system data management.
• Manage contract tracking, approvals, and documentation.
• Maintain supplier records, including onboarding and profile updates.
• Coordinate supplier evaluations, reporting, and corrective action processes.
• Support procurement quality system compliance, including IATF 16949 activities.
• Participate in supplier audits and process improvement projects.
• Develop procedures, training materials, and provide system training to users.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations, supplier management, quality systems, and procure-to-pay processes. This role emphasizes attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate will engage in contract tracking, supplier onboarding, audits, and process improvement while maintaining records and supporting system training. Relocation is not provided.