Metals Recycling Buyer II

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision

Dental

Prescription Coverage

401k

Basic Life / Accidental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. is seeking a Procurement professional to manage scrap metal purchases and supplier relationships. The role requires field engagement, pricing and terms negotiation, and ensuring timely supply for steelmaking operations.

The candidate will travel weekly within the assigned region and coordinate with plant leadership and accounting to optimize procurement and control costs. A business degree and relevant procurement experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in scrap buying, receiving, or related materials procurement.
• 2 years demonstrated sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure retail scrap metal to support steelmaking operations.
• Ensure scrap purchases meet volume, quality, and delivery specs.
• Negotiate scrap pricing and terms within authorized limits.
• Coordinate with plant leadership, transport, scrap inspection, and accounting teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Travel

Education

Business degree

Job description

Short Description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain strong supplier relationships through regular, field‑based engagement
• Pricing and terms to support cost control and operational performance
• Ensure consistent material quality and timely supply to meet operational needs

Education

REQUIRED

• 2+ years of experience in scrap buying, receiving, or related materials procurement or 2 years demonstrated sales experience.

PREFERRED

• College degree in Business Administration or related field

Compensation

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription Coverage
• 401k
• Basic Life / Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long Description

• Procure retail scrap metal in a cost‑effective and efficient manner to support steelmaking operations.
• Ensure scrap purchases meet required volume, quality, and delivery specifications.
• Execute approved scrap procurement plans in alignment with commercial strategy, company policy, and operational requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with established scrap suppliers, peddlers, auto wreckers, and other scrap generators.
• Assist with identifying, soliciting, and onboarding new scrap suppliers within the assigned territory.
• Negotiate scrap pricing, terms, and conditions within authorized limits to maximize value and control costs.
• Coordinate closely with plant leadership, transportation, scrap inspection, and accounting teams to ensure smooth procurement execution.
• Review weekly scrap shipment activity and adjust purchasing plans to meet operational needs.
• Ensure scrap deliveries are completed on time and correctly applied to purchase orders.
• Review, approve, and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, material grading, weights, and settlements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between scrap yard personnel and external suppliers for commercial, operational, and quality issues.
• Conduct scrap inspections at yard and supplier locations as required.
• Address and resolve scrap quality or specification compliance issues.
• Educate suppliers, carriers, and internal personnel on scrap specifications, pricing terms, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of supplier performance, purchasing activity, and procurement transactions.
• Use company procurement and scrap‑management systems to receive, track, process, and pay for scrap materials.
• Troubleshoot system, administrative, and payment issues in coordination with accounting and administrative teams.
• Uphold ethical procurement practices and promote fair, transparent supplier relationships.
• Travel weekly within the assigned region to support supplier engagement, material inspections, and business development efforts.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the area's goals and objectives.

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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