Procurement Specialist - NYC, NY

Outlast • New York, NY

4d • $65,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Outlast is disrupting the bulk recyclables industry, a ~$1 trillion market, by transforming recyclables trade through technology. Our platform enables suppliers and buyers to safely and effortlessly transact their materials, and we also provide global logistics, financing, and quality control. We are focused on optimizing the customer experience and promoting recycling. Outlast is poised for explosive growth, having completed several funding rounds and secured contracts that can scale to hundreds of millions in revenue. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to own scrap aluminum purchasing for Outlast. This is a hands-on buying role where you will be on the phone with suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, placing orders, and ensuring procurement targets are met. You will report directly to the VP of Finance & Business Operations and collaborate closely with our operations, sales, and technology teams. This role involves establishing new supplier relationships and implementing basic procurement processes.

Requirements

• You've bought things before in any industry. You have personally sourced goods or materials, negotiated with suppliers, and placed orders. You are a buyer, not an analyst.
• You can negotiate. You are comfortable discussing price, terms, and delivery with suppliers. You can think on your feet and hold firm when needed.
• You're a self-starter. You don't wait for instructions. You see what needs to happen and you go do it. You report results, not requests for permission.
• You're comfortable with ambiguity. Processes are being built, not inherited.
• You learn fast. You can get up to speed quickly through direct engagement — calls, site visits, and market immersion.
• You have energy. You pick up the phone, visit the yard, make the offer. You bring positive momentum to every interaction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with physical goods or commodity procurement (metals, chemicals, agricultural products, manufacturing inputs)
• Background in the scrap metal, recycling, or secondary materials industry
• Experience in a startup or early-stage company
• Comfort with AI tools, data analysis, or workflow automation
• Experience in markets with volatile or frequently changing prices

Responsibilities

• Buy scrap aluminum: Source, negotiate, and purchase material at volumes and pricing that meet our targets.
• Build supplier relationships: Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers. Grow our sourcing network beyond the existing base. Visit yards.
• Learn the market fast: Become fluent in aluminum alloy grades, ISRI scrap specifications, pricing dynamics, and the supplier landscape.
• Set up procurement workflows: Establish simple, repeatable processes for supplier communication, order tracking, pricing records, and reporting. Integrate with our platform and financial systems.
• Coordinate across the team: Work with sales on material specs and timing, operations on logistics and quality, and finance on pricing and margins.
• Use technology to work smarter: Leverage AI tools, data, and automation to be more productive.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus + equity
• Ground-floor opportunity at a company building the future of a massive, fragmented industry
• Direct impact — your work drives revenue and shapes how we operate
• A team that uses AI and technology as a competitive advantage, not as a buzzword
• Equity in a high-growth company
• A leadership team that values action over credentials and results over process

What This Job Offers

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