Gerdau S.A.

REGIONAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Gerdau S.A.$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in Business, Engineering, or Economics
  • 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, with 2 years in a supervisory role
  • Expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Proven negotiation leadership skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with stakeholder management experience
  • CPSM, CPM, or related certification is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead SPOT procurement operations for various materials and services
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives and build supplier partnerships
  • Drive cost reductions and improve working capital and supply continuity
  • Manage contracts and oversee supplier performance, quality, and risk levels
  • Mentor and cultivate a high-performing procurement team of 6 members
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align with operational and financial goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans effective from day one
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • 100% matching 401K up to 6%
  • Life and accidental life insurance
  • Health Advocate Services and Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Career path development and training opportunities
  • An empowering and open culture focused on growth and creativity
Full Job Description
Regional Procurement Manager | Manufacturing Operations

Ready to lead and shape procurement strategy? We're seeking a strategic procurement leader to drive cost savings, supplier performance, operational excellence, and team development in our Midlothian, TX mill. This role will partner with operations, finance, engineering, and executive leadership to optimize total cost of ownership and support business growth.

We Offer:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans - Eligible upon 1st day of hire
  • Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
  • 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
  • Life/Accidental Life Insurance
  • Health Advocate Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Career Path System and Training
  • An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

What You'll Do:
  • Lead SPOT procurement operations for indirect materials, service, and all commodities
  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier partnerships
  • Drive cost reduction, working capital improvement, and supply continuity
  • Manage contracts, supplier performance, quality, and risk mitigation
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team of 6
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support operational and financial objectives


Qualifications Required:
  • Four year degree in Business, Engineering or Economics
  • 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing and 2 years of supervisory experience
  • Expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiations, supplier management, and category strategies
  • Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
  • ERP experience (SAP preferred)
  • Ability to lead negotiations
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • CPSM, CPM, or related certification preferred

Travel: 10-20%

Join a team where procurement is a strategic driver of operational excellence, cost optimization, and business performance.

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About Gerdau S.A.

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel manufacturing company. It is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. The company operates in 10 countries and has over 30,000 employees. Gerdau's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and energy. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Learn more about Gerdau S.A.
Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$43.8 billion

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