Strategic Indirect Materials & Services Buyer

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical plans

401K match up to 6%

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career path training

Training opportunities

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Category Manager- Indirect Materials or Services in Georgia to lead strategic procurement for internal industrial services. You will drive supplier selection, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives, collaborating with operations and finance across global and national levels.

You will report to the Manager, Commodities and Services. The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, SAP experience, and strong negotiation skills, with up to 15%

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in project management, strategic planning, and cross-functional teams.
• Global sourcing experience and SAP knowledge required.
• Strong MS Office skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of procurement strategies for assigned categories globally and nationally.
• Analyze market attributes and engage internal customers to inform strategy.
• Maintain supplier and market intelligence to support decision making and risk reduction.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements; develop RFPs and RFQs.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost reduction, TCO improvements.
• Ensure contracts include price, specs, lead time, and incoterms.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic planning

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional teams

Global sourcing

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree

Business administration degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Category Manager- Indirect Materials or Services in Georgia to lead strategic procurement for internal industrial services. You will drive supplier selection, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives, collaborating with operations and finance across global and national levels.

You will report to the Manager, Commodities and Services. The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, SAP experience, and strong negotiation skills, with up to 15%