Buyer (m/f)

Job Description

ArcelorMittal's mining operations produce various types of mining products with a commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our dynamic procurement team.
The Buyer will support the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing equipment, and services necessary for mining operations. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in procurement within the mining industry and ESG experience.

The Buyer's responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with internal departments and cross-functional teams in Great Britain, Canada, Liberia and Luxembourg to understand their procurement needs and provide necessary support,
• Develop reverse cost calculation for the project
• Release the RFX based on business requirements,
• Respond to commercial and/or technical clarifications during the bid process and review bid compliance and commercial evaluation,
• Check synergies and leverage bundling opportunities for contract negotiations among the entities,
• Assist in negotiating ArcelorMittal's terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements,
• Draft contracts with the support of the Senior Buyer and Legal and circulate contract award recommendations to all relevant parties in accordance with AM policy,
• Create purchase orders in the ArcelorMittal IT systems,
• Support the Senior Buyer in managing supplier relationships and resolving any issues or discrepancies, such as payment issues,
• Provide after-procurement services, such as assistance on invoicing and contract amendments
• Support on ESG evaluation, validation and follow up of contracts and vendors, especially in terms of:

1. Environmental and biodiversity impact - Evaluating the environmental impact of procurement activities as CO2 emissions and waste, whether they have Plans and KPIs in place to measure performance;
2. Social performance - Health & Safety - Evaluating social factors, such as diversity, well-being, customer satisfaction, human rights (i.e.: adhere to the CS3D and both the French and German human rights in the supply chain laws), increase Indigenous Peoples suppliers and training, and labour laws, review and ensure H&S standards and Policies are in place,
3. Governance - Evaluating governance practices, such as laws and certification compliance (i.e.: ISO 14001, CSRD for EU based companies over 500 employees, etc.),
4. Selecting suppliers - Selecting suppliers based on their environmental impact, ethical governance practices, and contribution to, for example, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or other,
5. Ensuring compliance - Ensuring that suppliers adhere to sustainable and responsible business practices, and are reporting non-compliances, both regulatory and non-regulatory (i.e.: hydrocarbon or other spills greater than 100L).

What are we looking for? (application possible even if not all requirements are met)

• Master's degree: Finance, Engineering or Technical field as Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil, or degree in Supply chain or Project Management
• English (advanced), French would be an asset
• Financial background and/or experience would be an asset
• At least 5 years of experience in Engineering or/and in Purchasing (Site Buyer, Site Operations/Maintenance, Contract Administrator, Finance, Cost Control etc.)
• Experience in CAPEX or OPEX Procurement
• First experience in ESG aspects and processes
• Negotiation skills and keen on commercial sense
• Highly motivated, dynamic, persistent, working autonomously and taking initiatives
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package and Databases

About Us

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 16 countries. In 2022, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $79.8 billion and crude steel production of 59.0 million metric tonnes, while iron ore production reached 45.3 million metric tonnes. Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future. ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).

For more information about ArcelorMittal please visit: http://corporate.arcelormittal.com