Category Manager - Indirect Materials Or Services

Location: Posted on Nov 2, 2026 Cartersville, Georgia, United States AREA: Procurement & Supply Chain At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose Category Manager- Indirect Materials or Services We Have: A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries. A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity. An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. We Offer: Competitive compensation with annual STI Bonuses. Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 100% Matching 401K up to 6% Life/Accidental Life Insurance Annual Bonus Health Advocate Services Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Career Path System and Training An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create You Have: A four-year degree in Engineering or Business Administration 3-5 years of procurement experience with exposure in an industrial or manufacturing environment Previous experience in project management, strategic planning, performance management, contract negotiations, and working in cross-functional teams Previous experience in global sourcing initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and SAP knowledge is required Working knowledge in the contemporary procurement process is required Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management Strong analytical and computer skills (MS Office Suite) are a must. Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management preferred. Ability to travel up to 15% of the time. Your Purpose: You will coordinate and manage the strategic procurement process for assigned categories to ensure the cost-effective acquisition of Internal Industrial Services for Gerdau North America. These activities include but are not limited to the development and execution of procurement strategies, bid process and negotiations, team-based supplier selection and development, and contract management. You will report directly to the Manager, Commodities, and Service Corp for the assigned area of responsibility (i.e. Production Materials, MRO, Services, or CAPEX). Your Work: Lead the development of procurement strategies for assigned categories at all levels (global & national), ensuring cost-effective results, and ethical procurement practices. Analyze category market attributes such as the number of suppliers, competitiveness, logistics, technology, criticality, market complexity, alternative products, etc. Engage internal customers to fully understand the impact of each category on the operation. Utilize market and business intelligence to effectively develop procurement strategies. Continuously gather and maintain pertinent key supplier and market intelligence for assigned categories, such as financial performance, business activities, negotiation history, cost drivers, and supplier performance in order to support effective decision making, negotiation planning, and to reduce supply chain risk. Negotiate, develop, and manage supply agreements for assigned categories. Lead the development of Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals. Effectively manage the competitive bid proce…

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