Director of Procurement

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

EVRAZ North America is seeking a Director of Procurement to join their team in Pueblo, Colorado.

The Director of Procurement will lead strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and cost optimization across EVRAZ North America’s Pueblo operations.

This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend, driving cost savings, improving vendor performance, and supporting capital projects.

The Director will lead a team of procurement professionals in a matrixed environment, requiring strong collaboration across supply chain, operations, and project management teams.

This role will focus on maximizing total value, driving standardization, and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.



* Lead negotiations for strategic, long-term agreements to drive value and secure supply


* Consolidate vendor base to increase leverage while onboarding and developing strategic suppliers


* Develop and implement commodity and supplier strategies for all goods and services sourced by EVRAZ Pueblo


* Drive cost savings and process improvements without compromising quality or service


* Lead sourcing initiatives, issue RFPs/RFQs, and manage the full contract lifecycle, including terms and administration


* Evaluate and manage vendor performance using metrics for service, quality, and cost


* Monitor markets and analyze trends to identify risks and opportunities


* Benchmark suppliers and drive continuous improvement initiatives


* Conduct spend and process analyses to uncover savings, consolidation, or compliance gaps


* Support capital projects by negotiating key supplier terms aligned with project budgets


* Report supplier performance, risks, and corrective actions to executive leadership


* Develop and coach a high-performing, cross-functional procurement team


* Promote cross-site collaboration and accountability among buyers


* Implement best practices, policies, and standardized procurement procedures across operations


* Provide training to key stakeholders to ensure purchasing procedure and policy compliance


* Identify opportunities for aggregated purchasing across business units


* Manage real estate portfolio and property leases


* Performs other duties as they might be assigned

Requirements



* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field (logistics, engineering, operations, or supply chain); MBA a plus: CPSM or other relevant professional certification preferred


* Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing or multi-site environments


* Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing lar...