Strategic Sourcing Lead - Manufacturing (Cross-Facility)

Nucor Corporation; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Bonus opportunities

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock plan

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Data Systems in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Purchasing Lead to support purchasing operations across Frankfort, Madison, and San Bernardino facilities. You will analyze material requirements, manage supplier relationships, develop sourcing strategies, and help optimize inventory and costs.

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will guide buyers, coordinate across planning, engineering, and production, and drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and independent decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP/MRP systems; strong procurement and inventory knowledge.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, negotiation, and vendor relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchasing data, material requirements, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies; evaluate suppliers and negotiate pricing.
• Collaborate with planning/engineering/production to address shortages and risks.
• Optimize inventory levels and ensure material availability across facilities.
• Provide cross-facility purchasing coordination and oversight.
• Guide and support buyers in resolving complex purchasing challenges, supplier issues, and material planning concerns.
• Exercise independent judgment in purchasing and sourcing decisions within established authority.
• Maintain regular communication with the Strategic Sourcing Manager regarding purchasing performance, priorities, supplier challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide analytical reports, performance updates, and recommendations to support management decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing efficiency, accountability, and process standardization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent decision-making

Procurement knowledge

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Multi-project coordination

Inventory management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Nucor Data Systems in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Purchasing Lead to support purchasing operations across Frankfort, Madison, and San Bernardino facilities. You will analyze material requirements, manage supplier relationships, develop sourcing strategies, and help optimize inventory and costs.

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will guide buyers, coordinate across planning, engineering, and production, and drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes while maintaining a