Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Procurement Specialist. The Procurement Specialist ensures the use of sound purchasing practices for capital projects, environmental projects, and contract labor, and will serve as a liaison between personnel in the Project Engineering, Environmental, Plant, Legal, and suppliers to expedite the procurement process and solve any problems that arise. The role will sit in West Chester, Ohio.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Review all scope documents to assure the stated requirements are clear, performance requirements are identified and that the document is compliant with commercial and contractual requirements.
• Negotiate supplier agreements for equipment supply, engineering services, construction services, and material supply.
• Work with Legal to develop acceptable modifications to Cleveland-Cliffs Steel's standard terms and conditions.
• Analyze bid documents and requisitions to assure commercial requirements are being met.
• Work with technical personnel to clarify or resolve any issues or change orders.
• Evaluate project risk and how best to mitigate using mechanisms such as insurance, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, and milestone payments.
• Prepare contract documents for issuance against master agreements. Participate in meetings to clarify scope and contract terms.
• Work with Project Engineers, Environmental, Risk Management and/or Legal as necessary to resolve contractual issues between vendor and Cleveland-Cliffs.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations and Purchase Orders.
• Assist as needed with contracts for other commodities.
• Evaluate union personnel craft rates to ensure a fair price.
• Interpret the National Maintenance Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or other technical field
• Five years experience in project management, engineering, construction or maintenance activities in a heavy industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

• Steel mill experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Experience dealing with trade unions and their local bargaining agreements.
• Ability to interpret commercial terms and the fundamentals of construction contracts
• Ability to read a blue print

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail toor call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.