Scrap Buyer

Gerdau North America; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel and metals company located in Brantford is seeking a motivated Scrap Buyer II to support procurement operations. The role involves purchasing scrap suitable for steelmaking, establishing supplier relationships, and monitoring market trends. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation and communication skills, along with at least two years of relevant experience. This position requires willingness to travel weekly to maintain vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in buying or receiving scrap or similar work.
• Knowledge of raw material sources and grades.
• Familiarity with transportation logistics and scrap yard operations.
• High ethical standards and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to travel weekly to maintain vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of retail scrap suitable for steelmaking.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and practices to meet operational needs.
• Act as a liaison between plant management and scrap suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

Empowering people who build the future.

One position open - onsite at Cambridge or Brantford location. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and innovation in the scrap metals industry. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Scrap Buyer II to support our procurement operations and help drive our mission of responsible sourcing.

Responsibilities

The position is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap suitable for steelmaking. Under the immediate direction of the Scrap Buyer Manager, the incumbent will execute the approved plan to achieve the objective of minimizing overall cost while maximizing return for operations.

The incumbent will establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, including active solicitation of new sources within the assigned region. The supplier base includes established accounts, casual peddlers, auto wreckers, and other generators of scrap metal.

The position reports directly to the Regional Raw Materials Manager and has a functional reporting relationship to the local Division Manager. The incumbent will coordinate activities with transportation, scrap inspection, accounting personnel, and other relevant staff.

Principal accountabilities include recruiting new scrap supply sources in the regional market, procuring scrap metals in a cost-effective manner, maintaining strong relationships with current suppliers, supporting ethical and productive commercial practices, monitoring market trends and competitive practices to meet operational needs, providing insights to management and transportation teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, acting as a liaison between plant management and scrap suppliers, reviewing weekly scrap order shipment status and adjusting to ensure timely delivery and correct order application, resolving discrepancies related to grading, weight settlement, and order application to maintain vendor relationships, educating vendors and plant personnel on specifications, commercial terms, and compliance requirements, and maintaining proficiency in procurement systems and company scrap information platforms.

As required, the incumbent will inspect and address scrap quality issues that arise at the Yard site. May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance requirements to vendors, shippers, and inspection personnel. The incumbent must stay abreast of current market trends and be aware of regional scrap markets and competitive situations/practices. Requires utilizing a network of sources to understand market activity and determine the needs of the mill/s supplied. The incumbent will procure scrap based on the specific terms of purchase contracts within established policies and procedures, reviews and/or approves the incoming invoices and document vendor performance. This position also serves as a liaison between Yard personnel and scrap suppliers. This position will provide commercial information used in analyzing inventory requirements.

Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the computer systems and procedures used to receive, handle and pay for scrap throughout the Company and assist in resolving any problems that may arise with vendors. The candidate must actively coordinate any such issues with appropriate administrative and accounting personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in buying or receiving scrap or similar work.
• Knowledge of raw material sources and grades.
• Familiarity with transportation logistics and scrap yard operations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• High ethical standards and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to travel weekly to maintain vendor relationships and industry connections.

The incumbent’s primary responsibility is the cost-effective procurement of scrap. The incumbent must stay abreast of current market trends and be aware of regional scrap markets and competitive situations/practices. Requires utilizing a network of sources to understand market activity and determine the needs of the mill/s supplied. The incumbent will procure scrap based on the specific terms of purchase contracts within established policies and procedures, reviews and/or approves the incoming invoices and document vendor performance. This position also serves as a liaison between Yard personnel and scrap suppliers. This position will provide commercial information used in analyzing inventory requirements.

As required, the incumbent will inspect and address scrap quality issues that arise at the Yard site. May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance requirements to vendors, shippers, and inspection personnel.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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