Category Buyer – Steel & Infrastructure
Locations: Denver, CO (Local candidates only)
Reports To: Head of Procurement North America
The role: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing both Direct and Indirect spend, with a strong focus on direct categories such as steel and infrastructure materials, secondary attention to MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) negotiations. This role ensures timely and cost-effective sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management while supporting operational excellence and strategic procurement initiatives.
Key Accountabilities:
- Direct Spend Management:
- Source and negotiate contracts for steel and infrastructure-related subcategories.
- Ensure continuous supply and quality compliance for critical raw materials.
- Support development of index-based pricing models and cost tracking for steel categories.
- Indirect Spend & MRO:
- Lead negotiations for MRO and other indirect categories to optimize cost and service levels.
- Analyze MRO consumption patterns to identify savings, consolidation, and stocking opportunities.
- Operational Procurement:
- Supplier Management:
- Strategic Projects:
- Data & Analytics:
- Compliance & Safety:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, including direct and indirect categories.
- Experience with steel sourcing and MRO negotiations preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple categories and projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in data analysis and advanced Excel (Power Query, pivot tables).
- Spanish language skills are a plus
If interested, please apply here and qualified applicants will receive a response.
Unfortunately, this company is not able to provide work sponsorship.