Technical Category Buyer

Location Cleveland OHCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Technical Category Buyer at our office in Cleveland Ohio. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer or project management professional looking to build off their past experience and expand their skills. They will assist in arranging a wide variety of multi-million-dollar projects and bringing them to successful completion.The Technical Category Buyer will utilize their knowledge of engineering construction andor project management experience to assemble sound contracts for meaningful capital and environmental projects. They will also serve as a liaison between personnel in Project Engineering Environmental Plant Legal and suppliers to expedite the procurement process and solve any problems that arise.Summary of ResponsibilitiesReview all scope documents to assure the stated requirements are clear performance requirements are identified and that the document is compliant with commercial and contractual requirementsNegotiate supplier agreements for equipment supply engineering services construction services and material supply and work with Legal to develop acceptable modifications to Cleveland-Cliffs Steels standard terms and conditionsAnalyze bid documents and requisitions to assure commercial requirements are being metEvaluate project risk and how best to mitigate using mechanisms such as insurance performance guarantees liquidated damages and milestone payments Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations and Purchase Orders and prepare contract documents for issuance against master agreementsWork with Project Engineers Environmental Risk Management andor Legal as necessary to resolve contractual issues between vendor and Cleveland-CliffsEvaluate union personnel craft rates to ensure a fair priceOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in engineering construction management or other technical fieldThree years of experience in project management engineering construction or maintenance activities in a heavy industrial environmentStrong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Adobe AcrobatApplicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisPreferred QualificationsSteel mill experience preferred.Strong analytical and negotiation skillsExperience dealing with trade unions and their local bargaining agreementsAbility to interpret commercial terms and the fundamentals of construction contractsAbility to read a blueprintRelocation assistance is not provided for this position.The salary range for this role is 75000 to 95000.  An employees pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including but not limited to relevanteducation qualifications experience skills geographic location and business or organizational needs. 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 competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement plan educationassistance paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to careersclevelandcliffs.com or call 1312 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.