Strategic Indirect Materials Manager

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual STI bonuses

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Health & Dependent Care FSA

100% 401K match up to 6%

Life/Accidental Life Insurance

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Path & Training

Supportive culture

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Category Manager-Indirect Materials & Services to coordinate strategic procurement for assigned categories, develop and execute procurement strategies, and lead supplier selection and contract management. You will report to the Manager, Commodities and Service Corp.

You will manage RFQs/RFPs, negotiate supply agreements, and drive continuous improvement to reduce total cost of ownership while working with cross-functional teams across North America.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or Business Administration required.
• 3-5 years of procurement experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in project management, strategic planning, performance management, contract negotiations, and cross-functional teams.
• Global sourcing experience; leading cross-functional teams; SAP knowledge required.
• Working knowledge of contemporary procurement processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; MS Office proficiency.
• Procurement or supply chain professional certification preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of procurement strategies for assigned categories (global & national) and ensure cost-effective results.
• Gather and maintain supplier and market intelligence to support decision making and risk reduction.
• Negotiate, develop, and manage supply agreements; lead RFQs and RFPs; manage bidding processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative products.
• Ensure contracts include price, specs, lead time, and incoterms; monitor supplier performance and develop improvements.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce total cost of ownership; participate in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Cross-functional teams

SAP knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Category Manager-Indirect Materials & Services to coordinate strategic procurement for assigned categories, develop and execute procurement strategies, and lead supplier selection and contract management. You will report to the Manager, Commodities and Service Corp.

You will manage RFQs/RFPs, negotiate supply agreements, and drive continuous improvement to reduce total cost of ownership while working with cross-functional teams across North America.