Buyer
Job Location:
Auburn, AL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Auburn Inc.
Location: Auburn NY United States
Annual Salary Range: $65000 -$75800.00plus an estimatedadditionalROA annual compensation of $18000-$23000 based on division performance.
Welcome to Nucor where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North Americas largest steel and steel products manufacturer offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continents largest recycler. Our vibrant culture built on personal connections and teamwork empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety efficiency and meaningful personal connections define every day enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical Dental Vision and Disability Insurance 401K and Roth accounts Profit sharing Pay-for-performance bonuses Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Stock program Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
NucorSteel Auburn NYisseekinga forward-thinking and process-minded Buyer to coordinate oversee and execute effective procurement strategies that supportmilloperations maintenance reliability and capital project success. This roleis responsible forpurchasingandmaintaininginventoryofstockand non-stock maintenance repair and operations items; refining procurement processes and procedures; developing and managing vendor relationships; and serving as a subject matter expert in support ofpurchasingtransactions reporting and analysis.
The Buyer will manage order placement coordinate on-time deliveries perform cycle counts process end-of-month reconciliation support raw material and outside processing initiatives and back up other purchasing teammates as needed.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate lead and uphold safety policies practices procedures and housekeeping standards at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Inventory Management
- Executepurchasingstrategies for stock and non-stock items tomaintainrequired plant inventory levels.
- Place purchase orders and coordinate delivery to ensure on-time availability for maintenance and production.
- Perform cycle counts andmaintaininventory accuracy across all assigned categories.
- Process end-of-month input and reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy.
- Support raw material procurement outside processing and capital projectpurchasingas needed.
Vendor & Supplier Relations
- Develop and manage vendor relationships to drive financial success and supply chain resilience.
- Negotiate pricing terms and service agreements to maximize value for the division.
- Evaluate supplier performance and proactivelyidentifyopportunities for improvement.
Process & Systems
- Serve as a subject matter expertpurchasingtransactions reporting and analysis.
- Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Documentpurchasingprocedures andmaintaincompliance with divisional and corporate standards.
- Back up other purchasing teammates and provide cross-functional support as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Supervisor and/or manager recommendationrequired.
- 2 years ofpurchasingexperience OR 2 years ofsupply chainexperience; OR anAssociatesdegree or higher in a relevant field.
- Applied knowledge and practice using Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of general purchasing and accounting practices.
- Experience with inventory management
- Strong commitment to safety with active involvement in safety initiatives.
- Experience with process documentation and process improvement.
- Experience with customer or supplier development.
Detailed Selection Criteria:
- Leadership & Courage Willingness and confidence to address critical alignment issues head-on including teamwork relationship buildinginitiatingand supporting change and production process challenges.
- Accountability & Dependability Demonstrates personal responsibility and the ability to hold others accountable for desired results. Reliable responsible and committed to team success.
- Communication Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information clearly and give full attention to what others are saying.
- Teamwork Works collaboratively toward shared goals; makes necessaryteammateand process adjustments to ensure effective outcomes.
- Initiative Independently and proactively seeks out work that needs to be done; willing to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal oversight.
- Problem Solving & Judgment Identifies problems and analyzes related information to develop and evaluate options choosing the mostappropriate solution.
- Organizational Skills Excellent ability to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Attention to Detail & Time Management Thorough in capturing and applying information; consistently meets expectations and manages time effectively.
- Negotiation Skills Strong ability to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and vendors.
- Continuous Improvement Focus Ongoing commitment toidentifyingand driving operational and process improvements.
Preferences:
Knowledge of production equipment part identification and technical terminology.
Experience in procurement outside processing production planning and scheduling.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Benefits:
Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer this role a benefits package that also include profit sharing retirement savings with match scholarships and tuition reimbursement parental leave and unlimited growth potential. For more information on our benefits go to is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace
About Company
Nucor Corporation is the safest, highest quality, lowest cost, most productive and most profitable steel and steel products company in the world.
