Procurement Specialist - SLC, UT
About The Position
Outlast is disrupting the bulk recyclables industry, a ~$1 trillion market, by transforming trade through technology. Our platform enables suppliers and buyers to safely and effortlessly transact materials, and we also provide global logistics, financing, and quality control. We are focused on optimizing the customer experience and promoting recycling, which has significant environmental benefits. Outlast is poised for explosive growth, having completed several funding rounds and secured contracts with potential for hundreds of millions in revenue. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage scrap aluminum purchasing. This is a hands-on buying role involving phone communication with suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, placing orders, and meeting procurement targets. The role reports to the VP of Finance & Business Operations and collaborates with operations, sales, and technology teams. This is a new role where you will establish new supplier relationships and implement basic procurement processes. Industry-specific knowledge is not required, as the market can be taught; however, hustle, curiosity, and problem-solving skills are essential.
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: Comfortable discussing price, terms, and delivery with suppliers; able to think on your feet and hold firm when needed.
- You are a self-starter: You don't wait for instructions; you see what needs to happen and do it; you report results, not requests for permission.
- You are comfortable with ambiguity: Processes are being built, not inherited; you can act without fully defined SOPs.
- You learn fast: You can quickly get up to speed in the scrap aluminum market through direct engagement.
- You have energy: You pick up the phone, visit the yard, make the offer; you bring positive momentum to every interaction.
- Suppliers and teammates want to work with you.
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, and grow our sourcing network.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
