Commercial Buyer / Scrap Metal Buyer
About The Position
South Post Oak Recycling Center is seeking a commercially minded and operationally aware Buyer to support the sourcing, purchasing, and movement of recyclable metal commodities throughout the Houston market and surrounding regions. This role operates at the intersection of commodity procurement, supplier relationship management, pricing strategy, logistics coordination, and operational partnership. The individual will actively identify material opportunities, negotiate purchases, monitor commodity markets, and collaborate closely with yard operations to ensure profitable and efficient material flow. Success requires the ability to build long-term industrial relationships, make real-time business decisions, understand market fluctuations, and operate effectively within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Requirements
- 3–7+ years of experience in commodity buying, industrial sales, account management, logistics, procurement, or related commercial environments
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Ability to operate independently in a field-based commercial role
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Operational awareness and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with field and yard teams
- CRM and Microsoft Office experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license with ability to travel locally throughout the Houston market
Nice To Haves
- Previous exposure to recycling, industrial services, construction, waste management, logistics, manufacturing, or commodities preferred
- Experience working in fast-paced industrial or operational environments preferred
Responsibilities
- Source and purchase recyclable ferrous and non-ferrous metals from industrial, commercial, construction, and manufacturing accounts
- Develop and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships to support long-term material flow opportunities
- Prospect new accounts through networking, referrals, cold outreach, field visits, and relationship development
- Analyze commodity pricing trends and market conditions to support purchasing strategy and margin management
- Negotiate pricing, transportation, freight, and service arrangements with suppliers and customers
- Conduct customer visits and site assessments to identify recyclable material opportunities and operational needs
- Collaborate closely with yard operations, logistics, and transportation teams to coordinate material movement and inventory flow
- Evaluate material quality, value, and yield potential to support profitable purchasing decisions
- Maintain accurate CRM activity, supplier communication records, and pipeline tracking
- Support overall company profitability through strategic buying decisions and relationship management
- Represent the company professionally within the marketplace and industrial community
- Operate safely and in compliance with company safety standards and environmental regulations
Benefits
- Strong long-term career growth opportunities into Senior Buyer, Commercial Manager, or Commodity Trader roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
