Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Global Procurement

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Drive sourcing decisions that impact manufacturing operations across North America.

Are you ready to grow your career in strategic sourcing and procurement? Join Gerdaus Global Procurement team and help support sourcing initiatives across 11 steel mills and nearly 100 recycling, downstream, and manufacturing facilities.

In this role, youll partner with suppliers around the world, support category strategies, analyze market trends, and identify opportunities to reduce costs while improving service, quality, and supply reliability. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career procurement professional looking to gain exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and global supply chain management.

Why Join Gerdau?

• Work with a global leader in steel manufacturing
• Gain exposure to international suppliers and sourcing strategies
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
• Build expertise in category management and strategic procurement
• Grow your career within a large, diverse manufacturing organization

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage starting Day One
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

What Youll Do

• Support strategic sourcing and category management initiatives
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, and supplier bid processes
• Analyze supplier markets, pricing, and industry trends
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Support supplier negotiations and contract management
• Maintain supplier, pricing, and contract information in SAP
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare sourcing analyses, reports, and presentations for leadership
• Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing practices

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• Up to 3 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments
• SAP experience
• Exposure to strategic sourcing or supplier negotiations
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPM

Build Your Future with Gerdau

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing data, working with suppliers, and finding innovative ways to improve procurement performance. Youll gain hands-on experience supporting sourcing decisions that directly impact manufacturing operations across North America while developing the skills needed for future growth into Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, or Procurement Leadership roles.

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