Purchasing Manager I

Nucor; Portland (TN); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Descripción de la vacante

Nucor Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Purchasing Department, manage material procurement, and coordinate with Sales, Production, and Supply chain to meet customer commitments. You will drive strategic plans, supplier relationships, and contract coordination to support manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a large steel products environment with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Formación

• 3 years work experience in Finance or Purchasing within a manufacturing industry.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Experience with Microsoft D365.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and Develop: Lead the Purchasing Department’s daily operations and develop the team.
• Communicate and Collaborate: Coordinate material needs with Sales Service, Production, and Sales.
• Build Relationships: Maintain supplier relationships and evaluate new suppliers.
• Strategic Planning: Translate division priorities into department goals and plans.
• Contract Coordination: Coordinate contract agreements per policy.
• Champion Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and drive improvements across the division.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Team coordination

Educación

BS/BA in Business

Herramientas

Microsoft D365

Descripción del empleo

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

About this Position:

As a key leader in our Purchasing Department, the Purchasing Manager plays a crucial role in steering the Purchasing Team and managing all related processes. This position is pivotal in ensuring the smooth procurement of materials and services that are vital for the fabrication of our high-quality products and the seamless operation of our division.

Basic Job Functions:

Job functions will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Lead and Develop: Lead the Purchasing Department’s daily operations and develop the team. Oversee purchasing practices, inventory levels, and supply chain activities to maintain material availability while balancing cost, quality, and operational needs.
• Communicate and Collaborate: Maintain clear communication within the Purchasing team and partner with Sales Service, Production, and Sales to coordinate material needs, support production schedules, and meet customer commitments.
• Build Relationships: Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships and evaluate new suppliers to support quality, value, and continuity of supply.
• Strategic Planning: Translate Kirby’s division priorities into clear Purchasing Department goals and plans. Set priorities that support the division’s operational and business needs.
• Contract Coordination: Play a vital role in the coordination of contract agreements in accordance with policy.
• Champion Improvement: Partner with peer supervisors and teams across Kirby to review processes, identify inefficiencies, and lead appropriate improvements throughout the division. Encourage continuous improvement within the Purchasing team and in personal performance.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years work experience in Finance or Purchasing within a manufacturing industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience
• Prior purchasing experience within the steel industry
• BS or BA in Business
• Experience with Microsoft D365

About Us:

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems.

NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.

Why Nucor?

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people. And you won’t do it alone. Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else. With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve. This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER .

Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace