Purchasing Manager

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's 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.

The role of Purchasing Manager includes, but is not limited to, leading purchasing activities across multiple locations within Verco; supervising and developing division purchasing personnel and their processes; and driving results through strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Responsibilities include developing and enacting purchasing strategies, implementing process improvements/automation utilizing modern technology stack, negotiating contracts to improve financial results, and proactively researching cost saving and value added opportunities for Nucor.

The Purchasing Manager will contribute to Nucor’s enterprise wide purchasing efforts and ensure appropriate internal controls and quality system procedures are maintained, documented, and continuously improved.

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.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related.
• Previous experience in a purchasing related function in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven understanding of utilizing data and development of applications to improve operations.

Position will require 10% travel.

• Strong commitment to safety
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a history of helping your team succeed
• Ability to analyze data, think strategically and make informed decisions
• Proven ability to contribute effectively in a team environment

• Experience in the steel industry
• Experience with contract review

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace