Strategic Category Manager - Indirect Materials & Services

Gerdau North America; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive STI bonuses

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Health and vision plans

Career path and training

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Category Manager- Indirect Materials & Services to lead strategic procurement. You will drive global and national category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. Travel up to 15% is expected.

You will report to the Manager, Commodities and Service Corp, and work with internal customers to optimize cost, quality, and lead times while maintaining ethical sourcing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration is required.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Experience in project management, strategic planning, and contract negotiations.
• Global sourcing experience and leading cross-functional teams preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and modern procurement processes required.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned categories globally and nationally.
• Lead RFQs and RFPs, manage competitive bid processes, and analyze bids.
• Negotiate and maintain supplier agreements including price, specs, lead times, and incoterms.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive improvement with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations on continuous cost reduction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or 4-year degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Gerdau North America is seeking a Category Manager- Indirect Materials & Services to lead strategic procurement. You will drive global and national category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. Travel up to 15% is expected.

You will report to the Manager, Commodities and Service Corp, and work with internal customers to optimize cost, quality, and lead times while maintaining ethical sourcing practices.