Sr Buyer

simsmetalm • Philadelphia, PA

2d

About The Position

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
Works with new and existing medium to high volume customers/vendors within a medium sized territory or within dual or multiple market segments to source material in line with budgeted buy price.

Requirements

• Associate degree, advanced diploma or level 4 award, certificate or diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of the any applicable regulations governing the buying or selling process
• Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal as well as processing & logistics techniques
• Proven customer service skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with customers
• Negotiation skills and the ability to close the deal
• Numerical skills including the ability to work to budget within required deadlines and report on outcomes;
• Attention to detail;
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with limited direction;
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent time management and planning skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
• Resilience

Responsibilities

• Procure and price ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials within guidelines for new and existing medium to high volume accounts, as determined by the Commercial Manager or Director, and within regulatory requirements
• Generate new leads via internet and other research, review advertised tenders, attend industry events and respond to other ad hoc enquiries and update in relevant database.
• Assist with the submission of tender documentation in line with customer and Company requirements
• Maintain business relationships with new and existing medium to high volume accounts via regular contact in order to meet service requirements and expectations on an ongoing basis.
• Review and accurately identify ferrous and non-ferrous material and provide pricing in line with company pricing requirements.
• Ensure that purchased materials conform to specifications
• Investigate and resolve vendor complaints, ensuring complaints are recorded, and follow-up actions are verified, in accordance with the Business Management system.
• Complete and submit monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participate in meetings to discuss and review results as required.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork
• Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives relevant to the job
• Support training and performance-management initiatives

Benefits

• A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees