Global Commodity Manager

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 Procurement Specialists, consultants, and other stakeholders in developing the capital equipment strategy associated with the Nippon/USS transaction. This position will collaborate with engineering, operations, legal, finance, and EPCM contractor teams to source and manage procurement of high-value capital assets.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in equipment procurement at U. S. Steel and demonstrated experience overseeing the procurement function of an EPCM contractor.

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 5+ years of experience overseeing the procurement function of an EPCM contractor, including alignment with project controls, engineering deliverables, construction schedules, contract administration, and supplier/vendor performance.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting capital projects at U. S. Steel.
• 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, integrity
• Gain hands-on experience in a transforming procurement organization.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.