Senior Manager - Procurement

Job Description

United States Steel Corporation (USS), since its acquisition by Nippon Steel in June 2025, continues to be a leading steel producer with a proud history of innovation and industry leadership. With over $15 billion in annual revenue and operations in the U.S. and Slovakia our Global Procurement team plays a critical role in sourcing the direct and indirect materials, capex, and services that power our operations.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Global Procurement team. This pivotal role will lead a team of capital buyers, consultants, and other stakeholders in developing the capital equipment strategy associated with the Nippon/USS transaction. This position will collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to source and manage procurement of high-value capital assets. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of experience in capital equipment procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of procurement professionals and consultants
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for capital equipment, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to define technical specifications and procurement timelines.
• Support capital project planning by providing cost estimates, lead time analysis, and supplier capability assessments.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with corporate objectives and deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions and support innovation.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3-years' experience leading teams
• 10 years of experience in capital equipment procurement, preferably in a heavy industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Job Level and salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting capital projects in the steel or metals industry.
• Familiarity with the Nippon/USS transaction or similar M&A-driven capital initiatives.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and supplier qualification processes.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that values innovation and integrity
• Gain hands-on experience in a transforming procurement organization.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.