Commercial Buyer

SA Recycling; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Uniforms and PPE provided

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an experienced Commercial Buyer to join our Commercial Sales team in Chattanooga. You will manage a portfolio of Commercial, Industrial, and Dealer accounts for both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials, using strong negotiation and relationship skills to grow volume and profitability.

You will negotiate pricing and service agreements, identify new business partners, and maintain accurate records of purchasing activities while ensuring compliance with all regulatory

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in Sales, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated buying/selling skills and product knowledge.
• Strong contract negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to generate and qualify leads and close deals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals to grow margins, volume, and market share.
• Deepen market share by securing new commercial, industrial, and dealer accounts.
• Purchase materials following market conditions and pricing models set by GM and National Sales Team.
• Conduct supplier visits and sales activities to strengthen relationships and stay informed on market conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations relevant to purchase and processing of materials.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business.
• Contribute to regional purchasing, marketing, and profitability goals.
• Maintain accurate records for purchasing and prospecting activities.
• Collaborate with facility GMs to inspect scrap metals for specs and pricing targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Lead generation

Communication (oral)

Communication (written)

Multi-project management

Prioritization

Education

Post secondary degree in Sales, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAI software familiarity

Job description

SA Recycling, a leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for an experienced Commercial 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 identify 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
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities Of a Commercial 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 with the purchase and processing of various materials.
• Demonstrate exceptional and ethical customer service and sales skills to ensure 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications For a Commercial Buyer

• Post secondary degree in Sales, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Prefer buying scrap 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.

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 job posting 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.