[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All ArcelorMittal jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/) · [Search jobs](/search/) ArcelorMittal · Luxembourg # Lead Buyer - Refractory Luxembourg Full-time Manager or lead Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on ArcelorMittal’s official careers site. Posted September 25, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on ArcelorMittal’s careers site →](https://emfg.fa.em4.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4001/job/39924) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [ArcelorMittal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/) / Lead Buyer - Refractory ## Job description The Global and European Procurement Organization of ArcelorMittal (EPO) manages a wide portfolio of commodities and services at global level: our team covers all the products and services needed by our plants, including raw materials, industrial services, industrial equipment, spares and maintenance, as well as capital expenditure items, energy, by-products and logistics. Overall scope amounts to more than $30bn/year. We use an approach to procurement that involves the development of category-specific strategies, in line with the structure of specific markets, aiming to ensure we deliver the best possible service and value to our internal customers – through the application of a procurement model that employs the principles of 'total cost of ownership' (TCO). Our Global Operating, Ind Prod & IT/Telco team is looking for a Lead Buyer in the Refractory team. ### Responsibilities Strategic Procurement - Prepare and develop Purchasing Strategy based on Market knowledge and contribute to the overall strategy of the product category - Plan, prepare and Lead negotiations with key global and regional suppliers - Ensure timely renewal of contracts and communication to the key stakeholders - Coordinate and conclude negotiations for specific projects such as volume tenders Cost reduction and Stakeholder management Initiate and follow-up cost reduction projects in close coordination with CTO/Lead Users - Ensure close and regular communication with the mills, segments, regions - Develop and maintain relationship with Key Suppliers. Promote partner-like behavior and encourage and ensure generation and implementation of cost reduction initiatives Follow up and implementation of key strategic levers such as Captive source development, Low cost/price / Best Value Country sourcing, etc. Additional opportunities / requirements Promote the use of Digital tools, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to oversee multiple KPIs, cost data, benchmarking and competition watch. Operate in a multi-cultural and international environment Maintain proximity to mills (customers) and suppliers with necessary travels, mainly within Europe but occasionally to outside destinations. ### Profile Required Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Sciences OR alternatively MBA/similar from Top ranked B-school Industrial experience OR commercial experience – International Buyer/Seller as a plus, but not a limiting factor if the candidate has potential to grow strategically Have an industrial background or eager to grow in an industrial organization Have problem-solving, analytical skills and good ease facing numbers Have a good technical knowledge of contracts and targeted systems but also in project management and negotiation Demonstrate leadership and communication skills and have an appetite for innovative industry and cutting edge and new age technology Experience in commercial department (Procurement/Marketing / Sales) especially for Refractory products would be a plus Willing to work in a multi-cultural and international environment Able to travel (up to 30%) with Europe and occasionally beyond Fluent in English. Any additional European language is a plus ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 25, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 24 days - Location: Luxembourg - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on ArcelorMittal’s careers site →](https://emfg.fa.em4.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4001/job/39924) ## More jobs at ArcelorMittal ### [Lead Buyer CAPEX – ArcelorMittal Decarbonization Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/jobs/a1f3c6c62fa040fa35f6/) Luxembourg ### [Lead Buyer Rail Assets - Logistics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/jobs/1e36d15254c2ae06dde9/) Luxembourg ### [Lead Buyer Travel and Fleet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/jobs/f15548680fa56473c77b/) Luxembourg ### [ARCELORMITTAL DOWNSTREAM SOLUTIONS / Spontaneous Applications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/jobs/28932cd1f629d70e5103/) Luxembourg ### [Buyer – Interim/ HR recruitment services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/jobs/b63995cca71067b89664/) Luxembourg ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Artisan, Refractory](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-quantum-minerals/jobs/08cfa36ec4cb9f6dd76e/) First Quantum Minerals · Solwezi ### [ELYSIS - Conseiller Sénior Technologie réfractaire/ Sr Refractory Technology Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rio-tinto/jobs/aa108353fcc149c88541/) Rio Tinto · Saguenay, QC, CA ### [Buyer 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/d887c47295f0c1ba0ed7/) Safran · Carson ### [Buyer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/3267595aac9d388b1782/) Siemens ### [Buyer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/1585e9ac94ed05685d6a/) ABB · Nashik, Mahārāshtra, India OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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