Product Buyer

The Product Buyer is responsible for overseeing and maintaining appropriate levels of inventory for production. This position requires research, analysis, and forecasting of current and future buying trends, markets and products. A Product Buyer works as a liaison between production, receiving, sales service and finance to align strategies. Communication with steel suppliers and providing creative solutions to situations that may arise during the order, scheduling or production processes. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Functions:

• Engages in precise, in-depth communication between departments and vendors.
• Takes ownership in inventory levels in all aspects of production.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction.
• Maintains and records pricing and delivery information and inventories for current and future vendors.
• Works with finance to ensure vendors are set up accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to requesting records and signed purchase agreements.

Ability to work directly with teammates or independently.

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.

• 2-year business degree or 2 years related experience (ex: purchasing, inventory management, production, etc.)
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills

• Safety - Strong commitment to safety and ensuring the safety of all teammates.
• Accountability and Dependability - Displays ownership and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Attention to Detail - Thorough in accomplishing tasks with accuracy and timeliness.
• Communication Skills - Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative - Demonstrated history of independently and proactively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Demonstrate effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with competitive deadlines.
• Problem Solving - Proven ability to identify problems and analyze related information to develop, evaluate, and implement solutions.
• Teamwork - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong partnerships. Ability to work as part of a coordinated effort with other to achieve common goals.

• SAP experience
• Experience with materials control or purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.