Purchasing Manager

Job Details

Division: Nucor Tubular Products - North

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Other Available Locations: Kentucky

Salary Range: $2,082.80-$2,411.20 per week (Grade 25-28)

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.

Basic Job Functions:

The role of Purchasing Manager includes, but is not limited to, leading purchasing activities across multiple locations within the Tubular Group; supervising and developing division purchasing and receiving personnel and their processes; and driving results through strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Responsibilities include developing and implementing purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts to improve financial results, managing contracts and insurance, and proactively researching cost‑saving and value‑added opportunities for Nucor. The Purchasing Manager will contribute to Nucor enterprise‑wide purchasing efforts and ensure appropriate internal controls and quality system procedures are maintained, documented, and continuously improved.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a purchasing related function in a manufacturing environment.
• Position will require 25% travel.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. degree is preferred
• Experience with contract review

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