Ferrous Scrap Buyer

Commercial Metals; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Paid-time Off and Vacation

4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan

$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals in Martinsburg is seeking a Ferrous Scrap Buyer to manage ferrous scrap trading within the region. The successful candidate will position and procure materials for consumers while optimizing supply lanes to improve customer value and recycling margins.

This role requires strong relationship management, market analysis skills, and cross-functional collaboration with mills and logistics teams. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in ferrous scrap, metals trading, recycling, or related industrial roles.
• Skills in pricing, negotiation, relationship management, and market analysis.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with mills and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned trading territory reflecting company culture.
• Coordinate the territory's ferrous scrap position with the Trading team.
• Develop relationships with consumers, mills, and foundries.
• Monitor market trends and communicate developments.

Job description

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

The Ferrous Scrap Buyer is responsible for marketing ferrous scrap within the region, positioning and procuring material for designated consumers, and optimizing supply lanes within the assigned territory. This role partners closely with the trading team, mills, recycling operations, and external suppliers to optimize scrap flows, quality, pricing, and freight while improving customer value and recycling margins.

What You'll Do

• Manage the assigned trading territory in a way that reflects the company's culture and supports strong stakeholder relationships
• Position the territory's ferrous scrap
• Coordinate the territory's ferrous scrap position with the Trading team to align with regional goals
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with mill and recycling teams at all levels
• Develop strong external relationships with key third party consumers, mills and foundries
• Apply a trading mindset to optimize scrap flows, quality, pricing, and freight across mills and recycling plants
• Monitor market trends and communicate developments to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Drive administrative efficiency improvements (e.g., vendor portal utilization and process enhancements)
• Partner with Logistics to reduce freight costs and improve asset efficiency

What You'll Need

• Experience in ferrous scrap, metals trading, recycling, steel mill procurement/sales, commodities, or a closely related industrial commercial role (level to be aligned to the position's scope)
• Pricing and negotiation, relationship management, market analysis, margin and cost optimization, and disciplined deal execution
• Ability to work cross-functionally with mills, recycling operations, and logistics to optimize freight and material flow
• Clear, timely communication of market trends and internal/external updates
• Comfort with standard business systems (spreadsheets, ERP/CRM tools) and process improvement

Your Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience required

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