IT Procurement Specialist

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist focusing on IT Service and Software Procurement.  The ideal candidate will be a motivated procurement professional with experience buying, negotiating, and have an understanding of a large variety of business and manufacturing applications, software and IT services, or an experienced information technology (“IT”) professional looking to build off their past experience.   This individual will partner with Cliffs' internal IT users, information security, legal, and external channel partners and service providers.  The role will be on-site at our corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Negotiate 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 assigned

Minimum Qualifications:           

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field

• Five years of experience in the information technology field or five years of procurement experience buying business and manufacturing application software and services

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills

• Ability to understand technical specifications

• Fundamental understanding of the legal aspects associated with software licenses and service agreements

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.