Lead Buyer

At ArcelorMittal, we are looking for someone to join us at the forefront of the steels industry. As part of the Capital Goods Team (Capex Procurement), you shall be part of a team of experts based in Luxembourg City. 

You'll join: 

• A modern, dynamic and fast paced environment with plenty of opportunities to grow within the business,
• A Capital Goods function embedded in the steel business activity as a respected and valuable business partner,
• Highly skilled and inspiring colleagues-business partners from different backgrounds. This gives us the opportunity to learn from one another where technology and innovation are key pillars and contribute to ArcelorMittal's values of Sustainability, Quality and Leadership,
• A department with high focus on personal development, knowledge exchanges, continuous improvement and teamwork,

• A position with an attractive remuneration.

For Steel & Mining Projects above US$ 2Million, you shall manage contract deployment to the User Site (Plants) resulting in the purchase of a Product/Service meeting Safety, Quality (technical specifications/performances) and Availability (Project Planning/Budget) requirements with the best Total Cost Ownership (TCO) in line with AM values and policies.

What you'll do:

Lead CAPEX Procurement Processes as Project Buyer in support to the assigned Project Managers, local CAPEX teams and other Project Team Members based on ArcelorMittal (AM) Capital Investment Project Methodology - from the first stage of the project with early Purchasing Strategy definition until successful completion of contract execution. Scope can be Region, Segment, Project, Program, Supplies Category and Suppliers.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead approved AM Investment Plan and CAPEX Procurement Strategy & Objectives achievement with support of CAPEX Manager
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Group Procurement Policy (Best in Class Supply Chain organization) including Responsible Sourcing requirements
  • AM Capital Goods (AMCG) Policy (including Governance)
  • Capital Investment Project Methodologies (milestones, assessment and gates) for Procurement Knowledge Area
  • H&S Policy and Life Saving Golden Rules
• Use Purchasing Productivity Tools (supplier management, e-RFQ, e-sourcing, contract management) and support local Teams as appropriate
• Coordinate Purchasing Activities with local CAPEX Teams (at User Site) in the frame of project(s)
• Share knowledge, best practices, lessons learned from previous experiences with the Global CAPEX Team
• Check synergies and leverage bundling opportunities for contract negotiations with the Global CAPEX Team
• At Project Level and in support to Project Leader:
  • Develop Project (and Package) Purchasing Strategy starting at the earliest stage of the project until final investment decision based on recommended standard elements and ensuring an optimized solution to Investment Approval Committee (IAC)
  • Define and maintain Procurement Risk Management - from definition to mitigation action implementation
  • Report and track project status in Capex Tool"
• At the Procurement Process level and in conjunction with the AMCG Buyer or Manager: 
  • Select and involve capable suppliers (Global Supplier Base) in the Tendering Process (RFx)
  • Ensure on-boarding and qualification for any new vendor (Supplier Base expansion) with support of Vendor Management function
  • Lead Tendering Process providing the best offer short listing and based on performed cost analysis and benchmarks (support by Benchmark Analyst)
  • Lead the final negotiations (EoN) for optimized contract (price & conditions) which maximized Purchasing Performance (KPI) and obtains negotiation result approval - per ArcelorMittal Governance
  • Lead contract design aligned on ArcelorMittal General Conditions for Capital Purchases (GCCP) and standard framework (CCP, GSA...)
• All these activities must be requirements for dedicated IT system usage for Procurement (DigiPACE)
  • Support contract administration and management with assigned User Site CAPEX Buyer including change order and claim management - per established governance
• "At the Supplier Management level and with support of "Process Quality and Vendor Management" function
  • Execute Key Supplier Management Requirements (AMCG Policy)
  • Evaluate Suppliers along the Project (Supplier Assessment Campaign)"

What we are looking for:

These are the things we look for. Don't be put off if you can't tick every box, we will be happy to review your candidacy.

We want someone who's:

• Master's degree: Engineering or Technical field as Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil, or degree in Supply chain or Project Management
• English (advanced)
• At least 8 years of experience in Engineering or/and in Purchasing (experience as Site Buyer, Buyer for EPCM or EPC contractor, Site Operations/Maintenance, etc.) 
• Experience in CAPEX Procurement 
• Strong negotiation skills and keen on commercial sense
• Dynamic, persistent, working autonomously and taking initiatives 
• Good communication skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package and Databases