Job Description

As part of our billion-euro decarbonization program, we are launching some of the largest industrial transformation projects in Europe. These are mega CAPEX projects, involving complex stakeholder ecosystems, major industrial equipment procurement, and long-term strategic impact.

To support this ambition, we are looking for an experienced CAPEX Project Buyer who has already operated in large-scale industrial environments (Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Heavy Industry) and are comfortable managing high-value, complex procurement packages.

Your role

As a Lead Buyer, you will play a critical role in delivering large-scale CAPEX investments (multi-million to billion € projects) from early strategy definition to contract execution.

You will operate at the heart of the project ecosystem, working closely with Project Directors, Engineering teams, EPC/EPCM contractors and suppliers across the globe.

This role is not a traditional category buyer position - it requires hands-on experience in project procurement within mega projects, with strong

Your key responsibilities

Project Procurement Leadership

• Lead full CAPEX procurement lifecycle in line with ArcelorMittal Capital Investment Project Methodology (from early purchasing strategy definition to contract execution)
• Drive execution of the approved AM Investment Plan and CAPEX Procurement Strategy & Objectives, with support from the CAPEX Manager
• Develop Project and Package Purchasing Strategies from early project phases through Final Investment Decision, ensuring optimized solutions for the Investment Approval Committee (IAC)
• Define and maintain Procurement Risk Management plans, from identification to mitigation actions
• Monitor and report project progress using CAPEX Tools
• Identify synergies and leverage bundling opportunities across the Global CAPEX Team

Supplier & Tender Management

• Select and engage suppliers from the Global Supplier Base in RFx processes (e-RFQ, e-sourcing)
• Ensure supplier onboarding and qualification in collaboration with the Vendor Management function
• Lead the Tendering Process, including:
  • Technical and commercial alignment
  • Cost analysis and benchmarking (with Benchmark Analyst support)
  • Shortlisting of best offers
• Drive End of Negotiation (EoN) to secure optimized contracts (price, terms & conditions) aligned with Purchasing Performance KPIs
• Ensure governance and approval of negotiation results per ArcelorMittal Procurement Governance

Contracting & Execution

• Lead contract drafting and negotiation aligned with:
  • ArcelorMittal General Conditions for Capital Purchases
  • Standard frameworks
• Support contract administration together with User Site CAPEX Buyers, including:
  • Change order management
  • Claims management
  • Contract performance follow-up
• Ensure full utilization of Procurement digital tools (DigiPACE) for all sourcing and contract management activities

Stakeholder Management & Project coordination

• Coordinate all purchasing activities with local CAPEX teams at User Sites
• Work closely with Project Leaders, Engineering teams, Operations and Global Procurement
• Act as a key interface within complex, multi-stakeholder mega projects
• Execute Supplier Management requirements in line with AM Capital Goods (AMCG) Policy
• Collaborate with Process Quality & Vendor Management teams
• Conduct Supplier Assessments throughout the project lifecycle (Supplier Assessment Campaigns)

Compliance

Ensure full compliance with:

• Group Procurement Policy (Best-in-Class Supply Chain & Responsible Sourcing)
• AM Capital Goods (AMCG) Policy, including governance requirements
• Capital Investment Project Methodologies (milestones, gates, assessments for Procurement Knowledge Area)
• Health & Safety (H&S) Policy and Life Saving Golden Rules
• Usage of Purchasing Productivity Tools (e-RFQ, e-sourcing, supplier management, contract management systems)

What we are looking for

Someone with strong exposure to mega projects and CAPEX environments :

• 12+ years in Procurement, Engineering, or Project environments
• Proven experience as Project Lead Buyer / CAPEX Lead Buyer on large industrial projects
• Experience managing high-value procurement packages (multi-million €)
• Background in heavy industries (Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, EPC/EPCM, Infrastructure, Steel...)
• Strong exposure to CAPEX investments and project-driven procurement (not just category buying)

Skills & mindset

• Excellent negotiation skills in complex environments
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset (TCO, risks, cost breakdowns)
• Ability to operate in large, fast-paced, international project teams
• High level of autonomy, ownership, and resilience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Education & tools

• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Project Management
• Fluent in English
• Familiar with procurement tools, contract management, and project methodologies

Why Join Us

• Be part of one of the largest industrial decarbonization programs in Europe
• Work on mega projects with real impact on sustainability
• Exposure to strategic, high-value procurement decisions
• Collaborate with top experts in CAPEX, engineering, and industrial transformation
• Grow in a dynamic, international and high-performance environment

About Us

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference - to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.

Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.