Category Management Analyst I

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Procurement & Supply Chain

Category Manager- Indirect Materials & Repairs in Midlothian, TX

Are you an innovative person who enjoys spearheading projects? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to plan, problem-solve, and negotiate? Are you looking for an environment that welcomes new ideas and promotes teamwork? Join us we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.

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You will report to the Procurement Operations Manager. The primary function of this position is to effectively coordinate and manage the strategic procurement process by developing effective supply programs that decrease the total cost of ownership. These activities include but are not limited to the development and execution of procurement strategies, bid process and negotiations, team-based supplier selection and development, and contract management. You will be responsible for incorporating sustainability principles in its sourcing parameters and in the management of suppliers as a way to promote sustainable development. As part of this effort, when acquiring products and services, you will work to ensure the adherence of its suppliers and contractors to Gerdau’s Sustainability Policy and Code of Ethics for Third Parties. Gerdau seeks to disseminate the culture of sustainability throughout its value chain through partnership, communication, awareness and engagement initiatives.

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+ Analyze category market attributes such as the number of suppliers, competitiveness, logistics, technology, criticality, market complexity, alternative products, etc. + Engage internal customers to fully understand the impact of each category on the operation. + Utilize market and business intelligence to effectively develop procurement strategies. + Lead the development of Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals. + Effectively manage the competitive bid process. + Analyze competitive bids and develop negotiation strategies. + Negotiate and develop agreements for assigned categories.

+ Monitor supplier performance and engage key stakeholders for input. + Periodically meet with suppliers to develop actions to improve supplier performance and/or capabilities.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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