Buyer II

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc.

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

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:

The Buyer II is responsible for the procurement of materials, equipment, and services at the best value to Nucor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating required materials, equipment, and services
• Processing requisitions and preparing purchase orders
• Replenishing warehouse inventory
• Ensuring that contractors have the proper insurance coverage
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and contractors
• Maintaining supplier compliance and quality files
• Contributing to Nucor enterprise-wide purchasing efforts
• Identifying opportunities for cost reduction
• Coordinating with operating departments on cost savings or process improvements
• Providing after-hours and weekend support as needed

Nucor teammates are expected to foster cooperation and teamwork while ensuring compliance with our Quality Control System. 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:

• Minimum of 1 year of purchasing-related experience in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Associate’s degree in Business or Technical Field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Purchasing-related experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent steel manufacturing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Ability to read and interpret machine drawings
• Organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail, analyze information, and make sound decisions

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace