Senior Manager - Procurement bei United States Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation · Gary, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Gary
Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Global Procurement team. This pivotal role will lead a team of capital buyers, consultants, and other stakeholders in developing the capital equipment strategy associated with the Nippon/USS transaction. This position will collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to source and manage procurement of high-value capital assets. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of experience in capital equipment procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of procurement professionals and consultants
- Lead the end-to-end procurement process for capital equipment, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to define technical specifications and procurement timelines.
- Support capital project planning by providing cost estimates, lead time analysis, and supplier capability assessments.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with corporate objectives and deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions and support innovation.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 3-years’ experience leading teams
- 10 years of experience in capital equipment procurement, preferably in a heavy industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Job Level and salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate
- Experience supporting capital projects in the steel or metals industry.
- Familiarity with the Nippon/USS transaction or similar M&A-driven capital initiatives.
- Knowledge of global sourcing and supplier qualification processes.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a company that values innovation and integrity
- Gain hands-on experience in a transforming procurement organization.
- Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.
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Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
- Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
- Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
- Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results