Buyer

Sa-Recycling; Balch Springs (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical plans

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms & PPE

Bonuses

Job summary

SA Recycling seeks a Buyer to grow and manage a book of business across Commercial, Industrial, and Dealer accounts for ferrous and non-ferrous materials. You will negotiate pricing, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

The role involves traveling to suppliers, coordinating with the General Manager and National Sales Team, and driving profitability while delivering outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 4 years of Buyer experience in scrap metals industry.
• Strong contract negotiation and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to generate leads, qualify prospects, and close deals.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAI or similar software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ferrous and non-ferrous metals to grow margins and market share.
• Identify and secure new commercial, industrial, and dealer accounts.
• Purchase materials per current market conditions within pricing models.
• Visit suppliers regularly to strengthen relationships and monitor market conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations for purchasing and processing.
• Provide exceptional customer service to encourage repeat business.
• Contribute to regional purchasing, marketing, and profitability goals.
• Maintain records for purchasing, sourcing, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with facility General Managers on inspection of material.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lead generation

Close deals

Education

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Sales/Business/Logistics

Tools

MS Office

SAI software

Job description

SA Recycling, a leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for an experienced Buyer to join our growing Commercial Sales team. As a Buyer you will be accountable for growing and managing a book of business consisting of Commercial, Industrial and Dealer accounts for both Ferrous (FE) and Non-Ferrous (NF) materials. As the face of SA Recycling, you will use your exceptional communications and relationship building skills to build, deepen, and support, long-lasting relationships with all assigned accounts; and your superior negotiation skills come into play as you identity new business partners and negotiate pricing and service agreements to increase volume and profitability.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Responsibilities of an Buyer

• Responsible for the purchase of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals and materials to grow margins, volume, and market share.
• Deepens market share by actively identifying and securing new commercial, industrial, and dealer accounts.
• Purchase scrap metals and material following current market conditions and within pricing standard and models as set by the General Manager and National Sales Team.
• Conduct regularly scheduled suppler visits and sales activities to strengthen relationships and keep abreast of business and market conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of various federal, state, and local environmental regulations to ensure compliance for the purchase and processing of various materials.
• Demonstrate exceptional and ethical customer service and sales skills to ensue repeat business.
• Participate in the development of regional and individual purchasing, marketing, and profitability goals.
• Maintain accurate records for all purchasing, sourcing, prospecting, and follow up activities.
• Partner with facility General Manager’s in the inspection of scrap metals and material to ensure specification, volume, and pricing targets are being met.

Qualifications of an Buyer

• Associate’s degree, Bachelors preferred, related to Sales, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; or 4 years Buyer (Account Management) experience in the scrap metals recycling industry.
• Strong contract negotiation and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated buying/selling skills and product knowledge.
• Ability to generate and qualify leads and close deals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and to prioritize effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office programs. SAI or similar software experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Equipment & Tools: Personal computer, multi-line phone, Laser printer
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, bending, kneeling, and sitting for long periods.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, keyboard alignment

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills expected.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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