Buyer - Steelmaking and Finishing

The Global and European Procurement Organization of ArcelorMittal (EPO) manages more than $30bn/year of spend across raw materials, industrial products, services, equipment, energy and logistics.

We are looking for a Buyer within Steelmaking & Finishing, who will take ownership of a strategic European portfolio of approximately €100m/year. The role combines market analysis, strategy, negotiation and execution in complex industrial markets, with exposure to energy, CO₂, raw materials, logistics and supply risk.

We are looking for exceptional potential rather than a predefined career path: someone intellectually curious, analytically strong and able to turn complexity into clear decisions and measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Analysis
• Develop fact-based sourcing and category strategies for a strategic European portfolio.
• Analyse markets, cost drivers, supplier economics, competitive dynamics and supply risks.
• Build business cases, scenarios and Total Cost of Ownership analyses to support major decisions.
• Negotiation and Value Creation
• Prepare and lead high-impact supplier negotiations and commercial decisions.
• Challenge assumptions, identify value opportunities and develop innovative sourcing solutions.
• Contribute to long-term supply, investment, asset and risk-management projects.
• Execution and Influence
• Turn strategy into results across multiple European plants and stakeholders.
• Prepare concise executive presentations, recommendations and decision papers for management.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams while challenging constructively.
• Track performance, savings, risks and key strategic initiatives.

Profile Required

• Strong academic background, graduates from Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Finance, Business or other rigorous disciplines.
• Fluent in English. Any additional European language is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Strong numerical reasoning and ability to work confidently with data, economics and financial scenarios.
• Ability to understand complex industrial and commercial topics quickly and identify what really matters.
• Clear, concise communication and strong executive presentation skills.
• Commercial instinct, influence and negotiation potential.
• Intellectual curiosity, learning agility and sound judgement.
• Ownership, drive and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to work effectively in an international, cross-functional environment
• Candidates should bring intellectual horsepower, curiosity, drive and the ability to make an impact.