Aperam
Mission
As a
Lead Buyer Capex
at
Aperam , you play a key role in developing and implementing our
global Capex purchasing strategy .
You support the
Services & Solutions
and
Aperam Recycling
divisions in their industrial investment projects by building strategic supplier relationships, driving innovative sourcing approaches, and ensuring effective risk management.
Together with the
Global Category Manager Capex
and your business stakeholders, you deliver
value creation, cost optimization, and sustainable competitiveness
across the group.
Responsibilities Your Role
As an experienced and autonomous
Lead Buyer , you are responsible for the full
strategic procurement cycle
of Capex projects — from market strategy and tendering to negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management.
You translate business investment needs into
well-defined sourcing strategies
that balance cost, quality, risk, and innovation.
Main Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end purchasing process
for Capex investments, including tenders, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization
Develop and implement sourcing strategies
for assigned Capex categories in alignment with the global Capex roadmap
Analyze supplier markets , conduct benchmarks, and identify innovative solutions and cost optimization opportunities
Drive complex negotiations
with suppliers at a strategic level to achieve sustainable value creation
Monitor supplier performance
throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring quality, timeliness, compliance, and proactive risk management
Collaborate closely with technical and project teams
to translate specifications, budgets, and timelines into effective procurement strategies
Ensure compliance
with the Group Purchasing Policy, including correct use of tools, systems, and governance processes
Contribute to the annual Capex budgeting process
by consolidating procurement forecasts and monitoring actual spending
Share best practices
with other Lead Buyers across Aperam and engage in external benchmarking to drive innovation and efficiency
Qualifications Your Profile
We are looking for a
strategic procurement professional
with a proven track record in
Capex sourcing and supplier management
You combine commercial acumen, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a global industrial environment
What We Expect from You
Minimum of
5 years of experience in strategic procurement , including at least
3 years in Capex purchasing
within an industrial or technical setting
Proven experience in defining and implementing sourcing strategies , leading supplier selection, and managing complex negotiations
Strong knowledge of procurement processes , governance, market analysis, and cost optimization
Ability to
identify commercial opportunities
and translate them into actionable strategies
Demonstrated leadership in supplier negotiations
with measurable business impact
Excellent
stakeholder management and influencing skills
across multiple levels of the organization
Fluent in
English
and at least one other Aperam language ( French, Dutch, or German )
Education
Master’s degree in
Engineering, Economics, or Business Administration , or equivalent professional experience
Your mobility
You are mobile continentally up to
30%
of the time
About Us Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.
We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low‑carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high‑performance alloys scrap.
Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world‑changing materials.
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Lead Buyer Capex
at
Aperam , you play a key role in developing and implementing our
global Capex purchasing strategy .
You support the
Services & Solutions
and
Aperam Recycling
divisions in their industrial investment projects by building strategic supplier relationships, driving innovative sourcing approaches, and ensuring effective risk management.
Together with the
Global Category Manager Capex
and your business stakeholders, you deliver
value creation, cost optimization, and sustainable competitiveness
across the group.
Responsibilities Your Role
As an experienced and autonomous
Lead Buyer , you are responsible for the full
strategic procurement cycle
of Capex projects — from market strategy and tendering to negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management.
You translate business investment needs into
well-defined sourcing strategies
that balance cost, quality, risk, and innovation.
Main Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end purchasing process
for Capex investments, including tenders, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization
Develop and implement sourcing strategies
for assigned Capex categories in alignment with the global Capex roadmap
Analyze supplier markets , conduct benchmarks, and identify innovative solutions and cost optimization opportunities
Drive complex negotiations
with suppliers at a strategic level to achieve sustainable value creation
Monitor supplier performance
throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring quality, timeliness, compliance, and proactive risk management
Collaborate closely with technical and project teams
to translate specifications, budgets, and timelines into effective procurement strategies
Ensure compliance
with the Group Purchasing Policy, including correct use of tools, systems, and governance processes
Contribute to the annual Capex budgeting process
by consolidating procurement forecasts and monitoring actual spending
Share best practices
with other Lead Buyers across Aperam and engage in external benchmarking to drive innovation and efficiency
Qualifications Your Profile
We are looking for a
strategic procurement professional
with a proven track record in
Capex sourcing and supplier management
You combine commercial acumen, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a global industrial environment
What We Expect from You
Minimum of
5 years of experience in strategic procurement , including at least
3 years in Capex purchasing
within an industrial or technical setting
Proven experience in defining and implementing sourcing strategies , leading supplier selection, and managing complex negotiations
Strong knowledge of procurement processes , governance, market analysis, and cost optimization
Ability to
identify commercial opportunities
and translate them into actionable strategies
Demonstrated leadership in supplier negotiations
with measurable business impact
Excellent
stakeholder management and influencing skills
across multiple levels of the organization
Fluent in
English
and at least one other Aperam language ( French, Dutch, or German )
Education
Master’s degree in
Engineering, Economics, or Business Administration , or equivalent professional experience
Your mobility
You are mobile continentally up to
30%
of the time
About Us Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.
We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low‑carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high‑performance alloys scrap.
Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world‑changing materials.
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