Scrap Metal Buyer - Wire Chopper / Copper

CMC•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Requirements

1-3 years business marketing/operations experience
Have a good understanding of purchasing scrap metal based off the LME/Comex and hedging
Buying/selling skill and product knowledge
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Must have effective listening and verbal skills to identify important information and to engage with internal and external customers
Must be able to travel within assigned region and other areas as needed

Nice To Haves

Mid-level work experience with people, project supervision, sales, operations, and/or customer service is a plus
Leadership skills in professional, educational, and/or social experiences
Ability and willingness to work in all areas of the business
Sense of teamwork as well as independent initiative required

Responsibilities

Responsible and involved in all marketing areas of the Wire chopper, including Core sales, business development, supplier relationship management, market intelligence, pricing strategy, material sourcing, and evaluation
Purchases scrap wire materials in accordance with current market conditions based on pricing standards/models established by Company policy
Develops the growth of business activities and profit with assigned accounts
Maintains accurate records of all buying/sourcing and prospecting activities including closed sales and follow-up activities
Investigates new potential sources of consumers of scrap metal. Buys from retail, dealer, industrial customers, repair shops, demolition projects, clean-ups, etc
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities