What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer II position at Nucor Rebar Fabrication Southeast?
Job Details
Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Southeast
Location: Lexington, NC, 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:
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.
Basic Job Functions:
The Buyer is responsible for Nucor’s purchasing of materials, products, and services.
- Process requisitions/purchase orders
- Negotiate and enforce Nucor’s commercial and legal contract terms and conditions
- Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors/contractors
- Contribute to Nucor enterprise-wide and NRF regional purchasing efforts
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction
- Maintain supplier compliance files
- Coordinate with operating departments on cost savings and improved processes
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years Purchasing, Accounting or Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment or a Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing data, generating reports, and making data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic data analysis).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Construction or manufacturing industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP Systems (Navision, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
- Experience in the following disciplines: business law, contract management, internal controls, inventory management, negotiations, procurement, risk management, accounting, or warehouse.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace