Category Manager II

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees. This Category Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing and supplier management of Capital & Site Equipment & Services: Mill Rolls and related support services, Mill Rolling and Finishing Equipment, machined and fabricated goods, and capital (capex) equipment and services to support US Steel North American manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsibilities are within the Procurement Function supporting the commodities noted above. 
• Performs strategic sourcing activities including category strategies development, supplier relationship management, contract strategy development, conducting contract RFPs & RFQs, supplier proposal analysis, negotiations, awards and implementations.
• Responsible for all vendor performance and the on-going management of strategic supplier relationships. 
• Develops and maintains integrated processes with cross-functional partners (e.g., operations, procurement operations, logistics, etc.) and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in leading teams in conducting supplier negotiations with financial/bid analysis with Indirect categories.
• The ideal candidate is experienced in building strong relationships with external suppliers, as well as at Steel, Mining or other Industrial Manufacturing plant sites.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Related Field.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment and obtain desired results.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Decision making and sound judgment are a necessity, as is the ability to perform well under pressure and to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency with technologies, and MS Office based software packages.
• Hybrid work arrangement (HQ in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Periodic domestic travel to conferences, USS sites and supplier locations is required.

Salary: $70,000-$100,000K/yr. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.

Auto req ID

12812BR

Company

United States Steel Corporation

Posting Title

Indirect Category Manager

State/Province

Work location is flexible if approved by the company

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life – from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23
• Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023
• Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel’s privacy practices.)

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

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