About Us:

Gerdau is amajor steel manufacturing company, operating in 10countries,and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America)produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial,automotive,and manufacturing markets.We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology.The useofthis technology and its processmakes our steel one of the greenest choices available.

Whyyou'lllove it here:

At Gerdau, we want our peopletoknow their valueand worth as professionalsandglobal citizens. Our company's purpose reflectsthat sentiment: Empowering people who build the future .Regardless ofan employee's role within the organization, we want everyone torecognize the contributionsand attributesthey bringto Gerdaucan greatly impactour success as a company.

G.Future:Gerdau's Next Generation of Leaders

To invest in our junior talent,Gerdau proudly offersG.Future, a program designed to develop future leadersforthe company .Asmembers of this leadershipprogram , participantswillbeput through an intensive 18-month program that utilizes on-the-job learning, classroom training, coaching and ongoing mentorship from various leaders toshapetheG.Futuresinto our future managerial and technical leaders.Some of the experiencesof this programinclude:

• G.Futureswillbe responsible forsolvinglarge- and small-scaleproblems. Examples include: proposing, developing and implementing Digital solutions for business opportunities, analyze, select and implement technologies solutions, both applications and infrastructure, work with data and analytics and emerging technologies.
  

• Work as a leader managing the strategic implementation for overall business goals.
  

• G.Futurealso offers a Mentorship Program, a unique feature designed to help participants build a successful career. Your mentor will be a seasoned professional within the company who will facilitate your integration with Gerdau, help you understand Gerdau's values and business culture and streamline your training by providing you technical knowledge and business vision.
  

• Visit our customers and suppliers to gainIn-depthknowledge of our business from beginning to end.
  

• Gain a holistic view and acumen of the industrybyworking with each level of Gerdau North America,as well as travel to various destinations throughout the US and Canada.
  

• Further your development by interactingwith otherG.Futuresfrom across North America while tackling some of the organization's biggest challenges.
  

• Grow a set of managerial, interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.
  

• Work with software such asSAP, MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and Excel.
  

Procurement Responsibilities

This position will be supporting the Procurement Department and exposure to all Commodities. (Direct, Indirect Materials & Services, Capex) The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Creation of Purchase Orders and supporting in the Procure to Pay (P2P) Process
  

• Building Relationships with Key End Users as Locations Across US/Canada
  

• Development of Long Term Strategy in Category Management
  

• Manage Strategic Sourcing Process (RFI/RFP)
  

• Negotiations with Suppliers to Obtain the Best Commercial Offers
  

• Execute Supply Agreements and Legal Contracts
  

• Reporting & Data Analytics (SAP ECC/SAP Ariba/PowerBI)
  

• Special Projects for Process Improvements & Automation
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or other related discipline
  

• Recentcollege graduatewithin the last two years- recently completed or be in the process of completing degree before programstarts
  

• Record of high academic achievement (Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher)
  

• Preference forthose witha degree-related internship experience
  

• Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities
  

• Ahigh learning agility and willingness to adapt and developcontinuously
  

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship foremployment
  

• Willing to travel to various locations within the United States during the length of theprogram