Outside Scrap Metal Buyer

Mid-City Scrap, LLC. • Westport, MA

4d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Scrap Metal Buyer develops and manages commercial scrap accounts throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This field-based role generates new business, purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, increases inbound material volumes, promotes container services, and builds long-term customer relationships. The role involves working in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures, and requires standing, walking on uneven ground, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Personal protective equipment is mandatory.

All U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old. An offer of U.S. employment by Mid-City Scrap LLC is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. Mid City Scrap is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of outside sales, account management, business development, or scrap purchasing experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in non-ferrous scrap metal procurement.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field sales environment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in scrap metal recycling, waste management, construction, manufacturing, automotive recycling, or related industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new commercial scrap accounts through cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person visits.
• Develop relationships with manufacturers, contractors, municipalities, automotive businesses, property managers, and other commercial customers.
• Purchase ferrous and non-ferrous scrap while maintaining profitability and margin objectives.
• Promote roll-off container and lugger services to existing and prospective customers.
• Prepare pricing proposals, negotiate service agreements, and coordinate container deliveries and pickups.
• Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and scrap pricing trends.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide exceptional customer service to support retention and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed