Regional Scrap Buyer: Grow Your Supplier Network

Otterbase, Inc.; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbase, Inc. seeks a results-driven Scrap Buyer to grow supplier relationships, source recyclable materials, and expand business across the region.

The role blends sales leadership, purchasing, and negotiation, with regular field visits and yard coordination. The ideal candidate has experience in sales or recycling, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while traveling locally.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, account management, purchasing, scrapyards, or recycling.
• Comfortable with cold calling, prospecting, and developing new business.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and travel locally.
• Buyer I: Sales, business development, or scrapyard experience preferred.
• Buyer II: Direct scrap buying experience or substantial knowledge of the scrap and recycling industry.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new supplier accounts through cold calling and territory development.
• Source scrap metal, cardboard, plastics, and other recyclable materials.
• Build, maintain, and expand supplier relationships.
• Negotiate material purchases and coordinate with yard operations.
• Manage a regional territory, spending approximately three days per week visiting accounts and two days working from the yard.

Skills

sales

business development

account management

purchasing

scrapyards

recycling

cold calling

communication

negotiation

relationship-building

travel locally

Job description

Otterbase, Inc. seeks a results-driven Scrap Buyer to grow supplier relationships, source recyclable materials, and expand business across the region.

The role blends sales leadership, purchasing, and negotiation, with regular field visits and yard coordination. The ideal candidate has experience in sales or recycling, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while traveling locally.