Buyer - Services And MRO

About Us: At Gerdau, we're on a transformative journey, blending culture and digital innovation to shape the future. As a Procurement Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in our success story. We value self-driven, intuitive professionals who thrive on data analysis, negotiation, and problem-solving. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our exciting growth!

Why Gerdau?

• Career Growth: We invest in your development, offering opportunities for advancement.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse team that values different perspectives.

• Competitive Compensation: Beyond salary, explore our unique benefits and perks.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to our mission of shaping the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and source services and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials. Your insights will drive cost-effective solutions.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and competitive pricing.

• Market Research and Forecasting: Analyze market trends, anticipate supply chain disruptions, and develop proactive strategies.

• Contract Negotiation: Leverage your confidence and negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions.

• Process Optimization: Continuously improve procurement processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, economics, or a related field.

• Experience: A minimum of two years in Services or MRO procurement.

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with steelmaking, manufacturing, logistics, and procurement practices.

• Skills:

• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.

• Analytical mindset for data-driven decision-making.

• Problem-solving abilities to tackle complex challenges.

• Ethical standards aligned with our values.

• Self-starter who thrives both independently and within a team.

• Willingness to travel (10-20%).

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com