Location West Chester OHCleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for a motivated IT Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate should possess a thorough understanding of the business and manufacturing applications market based upon their experience either as a procurement professional buying software and IT services or an experienced information technology IT" professional looking to build off their past. This dynamic position serves as a liaison between Cliffs internal IT users Cliffs information security Cliffs legal and external channel partners and service providers. The role will be onsite at our West Chester Ohio Regional Office.Summary of ResponsibilitiesNegotiate commercial aspects of software licenses order forms and service agreements.Identify cost opportunities and facilitate bidding.Identify risk with software and coordinate internal review when appropriate.Assist with tracking and elimination of duplicate licensing.Review specifications and issue purchase orders for software licenses support and IT services.Assist with resolving billing issues.Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in a related fieldFive years of experience in the information technology field or procurement experience buying business and manufacturing application software and services.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Adobe AcrobatPreferred QualificationsDetail orientedStrong negotiation skillsAbility to understand technical specificationsFundamental understanding of the legal aspects associated with software licenses and service agreementsRelocation assistance is not provided for this position.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore production of pellets and direct reduced iron and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement plan education assistance paid time off and more.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 tocareersclevelandcliffs.comor 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 - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, we are also the largest supplier of iron ore pellets in North America. In 2020, we acquired two major steelmakers, AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA, vertically integrating our legacy iron ore business with quality-focused steel production and emphasis on the automotive end market. Our fully integrated portfolio includes custom-made pellets and HBI; flat-rolled carbon steel, stainless, electrical, plate, tinplate and long steel products; as well as carbon and stainless steel tubing, hot and cold stamping and tooling. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we employ approximately 25,000 people across our mining, steel and downstream manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.