Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Category Buyer to join our Energy Procurement team in Cleveland, OH.  As a Category Buyer, you will provide assistance in developing, managing, pricing and maintaining supply contracts with our energy suppliers.  This position will be responsible for some combination of: Electricity, Natural Gas, Liquid Fuels and other commodity categories as assigned.   This person will interface with Accounting, Operations, and our third-party Energy Managers as well as their peers from the Procurement organization.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Support Energy Procurement Team as necessary by sharing ownership of suppliers within the commodities assigned including assisting in writing and managing contracts, pricing, quality, and performanceContinuously strive to reduce the total cost of procured goods and services by negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and price protection in order to obtain the best valueKeep abreast of market conditions as to availability, price, and quality of assigned commoditiesWrite Purchase Requisitions / Purchase Orders for all utilities / suppliersInterface regularly with supplier representativesReview assigned incoming requisitions and determine best buying methodsPartner with management and Legal on contract requirements and address purchasing issues in a timely fashionPrepare detailed weekly / monthly cost reports for use by accounting and management Follow department policies and procedures and participate in activities to continuously improve department workflowOccasional travel is requiredOther duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain or other business-related degreeAt least two years of purchasing experienceAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong analytical skills with an attention to detailAbility to think strategically and work independently as well as in a team environmentStrong communication skills, both oral and writtenMust be resourceful and about to take initiative with a sense of urgency

Preferred Qualifications:

Supporting a manufacturing organizationUnderstanding of the natural gas and electricity marketsKnowledge of Oracle and TabWare ERP systems

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.