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Category Buyer Job in Cleveland, Ohio US

Category Buyer

CLEVELAND CLIFFS INC - Cleveland, OH

Posted: 2/20/2026 - Expires: 5/21/2026

Job ID: 293221074

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Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity fora CategoryBuyer-Refractory at our Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The Category Buyer forRefractorywill be the company's subject matter expertregardingrefractory materials and services.The positionis responsible formanaging the end-to-end procurementprocess,including strategy creation and implementation, supplier identification and qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

Summary ofResponsibilities:

Drive cost reductionforrefractoryand associated servicesthrough favorable pricing, service, and improvedproduct life.

Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations toresolve issues andconduct plant trials.

Stayup to date withtechnologies, market trends, and cost drivers.

Conductmeetings with plantpersoneland suppliers to resolveany supply, service, or support issues,and help coordinate technical discussions.

Track and analyze supplier performance, pricing, and quality.

Review requisitions anddetermineoptimalpurchasing strategies.

Initiatepurchasingactions, manage blanket orders, andmaintainpurchasing records.

Ensure billing accuracy and resolve emergency procurement needs.

Negotiate, implement, and manage supplieragreements.

Follow departmental procedures and support workflow improvements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related field;Equivalent professional background will alsobe considered.

At least five years of experience inrefractoryprocurement, refractory sales,ormelt shopmaintenance,operations,or reliability engineering.

Technical understanding ofrefractory.

Demonstrated analytical aptitude,strong communicationand negotiation skills (verbal and written), andattention to detail.

Self-motivated, highly organized,and able tohandlemultiple projects at the same time.

Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Occasional domestic travel(10-20%).

Preferred Qualifications:

Steelmillorheavyindustrialmanufacturing experience.

Mid-to-highlevelpurchasing andprocurement experience.

Demonstratedproficiencyusing Oracle,Ellipseand/orTabwarePurchasing/Sourcing systems.

Relocationassistancemay be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based onnumerousfactors including, but not limited to, relevanteducation, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Companyis vertically integratedfrom 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 packageincluding competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, 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 tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor 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.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
86348752
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 6
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5