Scrap Metal Buyer

External SA Recycling•St. Louis, MO

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scrap Metal Buyer will be responsible for procuring and pricing ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials within guidelines for new and existing accounts. This role involves developing strategic plans for new business to generate new sources of scrap metal, visiting and maintaining relationships with current and potential customers, and monitoring commodity market trends to make informed purchasing decisions. The buyer will also be responsible for meeting volume and profitability targets, ensuring material specifications are met, and resolving supplier complaints. Additionally, the role requires completing monthly reports and participating in review meetings.

Requirements

Sales or marketing knowledge, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal industry as well as processing & logistics techniques.
Demonstrated negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues and provide solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in ferrous and non-ferrous buying preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Procure and price ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials within guidelines for new and existing accounts.
Develop strategic plans for new business to generate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
Visit and maintain current and potential customers such as demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, construction projects, industrial accounts to generate and investigate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
Monitor commodity market trends in conjunction with the operation's material flow to make informed purchase decisions to maximize profitability.
Purchase scrap so that volume and profitability targets are met or exceeded.
Ensure that purchased ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials conform to specifications.
Investigate and resolve supplier complaints, ensuring complaints are recorded, and follow-up actions are verified, in accordance with the SA Recycling’s guidelines.
Complete and submit monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Participate in meetings to discuss and review results as required.