Buyer II

Job Details

Division: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Kansas City, MO, 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.

About Us:

Advantage Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.

Best Benefits in the Business:

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

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.

• Maintain and develop business relationships with a defined supplier list.
• Finding new strategic sourcing opportunities for both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.
• Proactively solving problems with suppliers on quality, transportation, safety concerns, etc.
• Coordinating support functions across production, shipping and inspection. Ensuring source control and accurate recoveries.
• Requires interaction with key control positions (scale/kiosk) at scrap processing facilities.
• Requires travel and face to face interaction with all suppliers and customers to develop and foster strong partnerships.
• Financial aptitude to submit accurate purchasing forecasts and evaluate the facility’s financial performance.
• Ability to handle large supplier accounts with multiple shipping lanes.
• Able to execute purchase contracts and ensure shipments using multiple logistics provider .; Truck/Rail/Barge.
• Able to maintain relationships with transportation companies and negotiate freight rates on a regular basis.
• Coordinating with Production teams; Buy plans/ delivery and shipping schedules while ensuring quality standards.
• Ability to assist in the training and development of commercial peer group.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 2 years experience in procurement or trading of ferrous/nonferrous metals.
• Experience negotiating rates with commercial carriers.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Safety Culture: Demonstrated excellence in safety and the wellbeing of teammates.
• Leadership: Proven ability to hold teammates accountable through positive leadership and communication style.
• Business Acumen: High financial and business acumen.
• Customer Service: Demonstrated leadership in customer service.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills .

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace