Outside Processing/Procurement Coordinator

Job Details

Division: Nucor Fastener Indiana

Location: St. Joe, IN, United States 

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

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Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Fastener Indiana is seeking a Purchasing/OSP Coordinator to support our Purchasing and Outside Processing (OSP) operations. This position is responsible for coordinating supplier communications, supporting outside processing activities, and ensuring information flows effectively between suppliers and internal teams. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in purchasing, supply chain management, supplier development, and manufacturing operations while contributing to Nucor's commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the Purchasing/OSP Manager in daily purchasing and outside processing activities.
• Assist with maintaining supplier information, including capacities, capabilities, certifications, and approved vendor records.
• Coordinate supplier communications, requests for quotations (RFQs), pricing updates, and supplier development activities.
• Prepare weekly OSP meeting materials and maintain action item lists.
• Monitor action items, owners, and due dates to ensure timely follow-up
• Assist with maintaining supplier scorecards and assist with KPI reporting.
• Assist with OSP purchase order management and supplier pricing updates.
• Support communication between Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Shipping, Quality, Operations, and suppliers.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as back-up for Buyer and OSP Expeditor teammates.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of purchasing, supply chain, or procurement experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field
• Two (2) or more years of manufacturing purchasing or supply chain experience
• Knowledge of outside processing (OSP), supplier management, and manufacturing operations
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future.

Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace