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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, USS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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 highly motivated and experienced Procurement professional to join our Global Procurement team. This role is critical to supporting the capital equipment strategy associated with the Nippon/USS transaction and will work closely with engineering and operations teams to source and manage procurement of high-value capital assets. The ideal candidate will bring experience in equipment procurement at U. S. Steel. Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting capital projects in the steel or metals industry.

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.
• Join a team recognized nationally for excellence—since 2017, over 25 associates have been honored by the Institute for Supply Management's 30-Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars program.