What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Nucor Steel Brandenburg?
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg
Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Basic Job Functions:
The Buyer is responsible for Nucor’s purchasing of materials, products, and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing requisitions/purchase orders, negotiating and enforcing Nucor’s commercial and legal contract terms and conditions, developing and maintaining relationships with key vendors/contractors, contributing to Nucor enterprise-wide purchasing efforts, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, maintaining supplier compliance files, and coordinating with operating departments on cost savings and improved processes. 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.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Brandenburg will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years Purchasing or Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment or a Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field.
- Organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail, analyze information and make sound decisions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Large construction/capital project experience
- Experience in the following disciplines: business law, contract management, internal controls, inventory management, negotiations, procurement, risk management, accounting, or warehouse.
- Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP Systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
