Drive sourcing decisions that impact manufacturing operations across North America.

Are you ready to grow your career in strategic sourcing and procurement? Join Gerdau's Global Procurement team and help support sourcing initiatives across 11 steel mills.

In this role, you'll 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 You'll 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 We're Looking For

Bachelor's 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. You'll 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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