Category Buyer – Steel MRO

Category Buyer – Steel & Infrastructure

Locations: Denver, CO (Greenwood Village)

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
  
  

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