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.
Basic Job Functions:
Nucor Warehouse Systems is hiring a Purchasing Agent to join our team in Vernon, CA. The position's key responsibilities are to support manufacturing operations by coordinating procurement activities for raw materials while always looking for ways to drive costs down.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for raw material procurement and vendor management.
Managing requisitions and purchase order executions in Dynamics D365.
Develop reliable and qualified sources of supply for products and components.
Assist in production planning and inventory control of raw materials.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and coordinate 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management; or in place of a degree, 4 years of related work experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or another related field.
Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be able to work with limited supervision and high motivation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working for a manufacturing company preferred.
Previous ERP experience.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Nucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Los Angeles, California
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Lead Generationunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Recyclingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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