Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Category Buyer in Cleveland, OH. This position will be the company’s subject matter expert responsible for the end-to-end procurement process for Mobile Equipment, services and rentals, including strategy creation and implementation, supplier identification and qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Summary of Responsibilities: + Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier agreements for mobile equipment supply, maintenance services, and rentals. + Drive cost reduction for mobile equipment and associated services through favorable pricing, warranties, and service terms. + Monitor mobile equipment needs, life cycles, and contract timelines across sites. + Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to spec mobile equipment and services. + Stay informed on technologies, market trends, and cost drivers. + Lead meetings with plants and suppliers to resolve any supply, service, or support issues, and help coordinate technical discussions. + Track and analyze supplier performance, pricing, and quality. + Review requisitions and determine optimal purchasing strategies. + Initiate purchasing actions, manage blanket orders, and maintain purchasing records. + Ensure billing accuracy and resolve emergency procurement needs. + Follow departmental procedures and support workflow improvements. + Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, or military equivalent. + At least five years of experience in procurement, or mobile equipment maintenance, or mobile equipment fleet management in a heavy industrial environment.  + Demonstrated analytical aptitude, strong communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written), and attention to detail. + Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to handle multiple projects at the same time. + Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Occasional domestic travel (10-20%). Preferred Qualifications: + Steel mill, mobile equipment maintenance and fleet management, or heavy industrial manufacturing experience. + Mid-to-high level purchasing and procurement experience. + Demonstrated proficiency using Oracle, Ellipse and/or TabWare Purchasing/Sourcing systems. Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to 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.