Buyer II - Indirect MRO (100% Onsite)

About the role

Gerdau, a global steel producer, is hiring a Buyer II for indirect goods, services and MRO that support production across the assigned region and commodities. The position is 100% onsite in Midlothian, Texas, and involves leading supplier negotiations, contract management and strategic sourcing. It supports Mill, Downstream and Metallics/Raw Materials locations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned commodities and categories to optimise cost, quality, reliability, service and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage national, regional and local contracts and supply agreements.
• Manage approximately $20-$110 million in annual purchases and analyse supply and demand to adjust quantities and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate supplier performance on delivery, quality, safety and environmental compliance and identify ways to improve cost, quality and service.
• Partner with procurement teams, commodity teams, plant management, operations, maintenance, stores, logistics and accounting to meet supply, inventory and cost objectives.
• Analyse procurement data, communicate cost-saving opportunities and market conditions to leadership, and identify opportunities to reduce inventory and optimise Min/Max levels.
• Monitor actual versus planned usage of production and non-production materials and support inventory and availability targets.
• Manage supply agreements, including pricing, demand, balances, supplier obligations and Gerdau performance requirements.
• Lead procurement projects across mills, support the Regional Procurement Manager with purchase orders, expediting and supplier development, resolve non-conformance issues, and coach Buyers and other staff.
• Facilitate training on procurement methods, specifications, commercial terms and safety and environmental compliance, and drive standardisation and continuous improvement.
• Manage CapEx equipment and services, including milestone payments, supplier obligations, manufacturing timelines and construction schedules.
• Work with Central Procurement to find alternative sources, optimise inventories and working capital, and help with annual action plans and policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of indirect procurement experience covering contract development, purchase order management, negotiations, communications, accounting, taxes and legal considerations.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, industrial relations, logistics, procurement practices and supply chain management; steel manufacturing a plus.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications, and experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently and collaborate across functions.
• Leadership skills to coach Buyers and team members, high ethical standards and an ownership mindset.
• Working knowledge of foreign trade, INCOTERMS and contractual terms.

What we offer

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans, eligible on the first day of hire.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• 401(k) with 100% matching up to 6%.
• Life and accidental life insurance, paid parental leave and annual bonus.
• Health advocate services, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
• Career path system and training.