Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Category Buyer – MRO Electrical in the Purchasing Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing suppliers, negotiating pricing, and maintaining supply contracts for commodities such as but not limited to; MRO Electrical products, Automation and Control parts, Hardware and Software. This role will work out of either the corporate headquarters in Cleveland, OH or regional headquarters in West Chester, OH.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective purchasing and delivery of all items within the commodities assigned, securing the best value for the company.

• Recommend and select suppliers considering quality, delivery, price, future associated cost of ownership.

• Review, enter Requests For Quotes (RFQ’s) and Process Requisitions to Purchase Orders for materials necessary to meet plant operating requirements.

• Keep abreast of market conditions, particularly trends material availability and price, as well as quality of assigned commodities.

• Negotiate, initiate and maintain Blanket Order agreements.

• Perform contract oversite and management including contract renewal and termination notice timing.

• Recommend adequate and satisfactory sources of supply and evaluates supplier performance; instruct suppliers through purchase orders, verbal communications or correspondence regarding plant requirements and deliveries of assigned commodities.

• Actively seek and help develop new and existing diversity suppliers.

• Proactively communicate and resolve issues with internal customers and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Purchasing experience.

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

• Strong research skills and knowledge of market trends.

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration with a focus on Procurement, or military equivalent.

• Demonstrated proficiency with R2P software (Oracle, Ellipse and/or Tabware) Purchasing/Sourcing systems.

• CPSM or equivalent certification.

• Steel Mill or Industrial/Manufacturing experience.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!