Emerging Buyer / Commercial Development Intern

South Post Oak Recycling Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual bonus

2 weeks PTO

401k Contribution

Medical Premium reimbursement up to $250

Family oriented environment

Job summary

South Post Oak Recycling Center in Houston is looking for a motivated college student for an internship in the metal recycling industry. The role offers hands-on experience in commodity purchasing, supply chain management, and logistics coordination.

Interns will support the commercial team, assist in relationship development, and gain exposure to operational processes, all in a family-oriented environment.

This position is a great opportunity for those seeking a future career in commercial operations and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Interest in industrial operations, procurement, and commodity markets is preferred.
• Self-motivated with a growth-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in identifying recyclable material opportunities.
• Assist with customer communication and supplier relationship activities.
• Gain exposure to commodity pricing trends and decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Current college student in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, or related field

Job description

South Post Oak Recycling Center is seeking a motivated and high-potential college student or entry level candidate interested in gaining hands‑on experience within the metal recycling and commodity industry.

This internship is designed to provide exposure to commercial buying, supplier relationship development, commodity markets, logistics coordination, recycling operations, and industrial supply chain management. The intern will work closely with commercial and operational leaders to learn how recyclable materials are sourced, evaluated, purchased, processed, and moved within a fast‑paced recycling environment.

This is not a traditional sales internship. The role is intended to develop foundational knowledge in commodity purchasing, industrial operations, supply chain coordination, and commercial relationship management.

Requirements

• Support the commercial team in identifying and developing recyclable material opportunities


• Participate in supplier outreach, relationship development, and customer communication activities


• Assist with field visits, site walkthroughs, and operational observations at customer and supplier locations


• Learn to identify, classify, and evaluate ferrous and non‑ferrous recyclable materials


• Support pricing analysis and learn commodity purchasing fundamentals based on market conditions


• Assist with CRM updates, opportunity tracking, and supplier communication records


• Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to understand material flow, transportation coordination, and inventory movement


• Gain exposure to commodity pricing trends, freight considerations, and commercial decision‑making


• Support business development initiatives, networking activities, and commercial growth efforts


• Maintain professionalism and follow all company safety and environmental standards

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Construction Management, Industrial Distribution, or related field preferred


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Interest in industrial operations, procurement, logistics, commodity markets, or commercial business environments


• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment


• Comfortable working in both office and industrial/field environments


• Self‑motivated, coachable, and growth‑oriented mindset


• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal teams

Preferred Competencies

• Curiosity and willingness to learn


• Relationship‑building skills


• Communication and professionalism


• Operational awareness


• Problem‑solving and adaptability


• Accountability and follow‑through


• Team collaboration


• Interest in supply chain and commercial operations

Benefits

• Competitive Salary


• Annual bonus of sales revenue.


• 2 weeks PTO


• 401k Contribution


• Medical Premium reimbursement up to $250


• Family oriented environment

Internship Growth Opportunity

This internship is designed to provide meaningful real‑world exposure to commercial buying and industrial supply chain operations, with potential future opportunities into Emerging Buyer, Commercial Buyer, or other operational and commercial career paths within the organization.