Scrap Metal Buyer

SA Recycling LLC; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401k with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Continuing education programs

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Buyer to procure ferrous and non-ferrous materials, negotiate prices, and manage supplier relationships.

You will develop strategic plans to source new material, visit customers, monitor markets, and ensure compliance with specifications. This role offers growth, competitive compensation, health coverage, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap industry preferred or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of processing & logistics techniques.
• Sales/marketing background or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure and price ferrous and non-ferrous materials within guidelines for accounts.
• Develop strategic plans to generate new material sources.
• Visit and maintain customers to generate new sources.
• Monitor market trends to inform purchase decisions.
• Purchase scrap to meet volume and profitability targets.
• Ensure materials conform to specifications.
• Investigate and resolve supplier complaints.
• Prepare monthly reports and participate in meetings.

Skills

Procurement

Sales & Marketing

Market analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Job description

• Procure and price ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials within guidelines for new and existing accounts, as determined by the Regional and/or General Manager.
• Develop strategic plans for new business to generate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
• Visit and maintain current and potential customers such as demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, construction projects, industrial accounts to generate and investigate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
• Monitor commodity market trends in conjunction with the operation's material flow to make informed purchase decisions to maximize profitability.
• Purchase scrap so that volume and profitability targets are met or exceeded.
• Ensure that purchased ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials conform to specifications.
• Investigate and resolve supplier complaints, ensuring complaints are recorded, and follow-up actions are verified, in accordance with the SA Recycling’s guidelines.
• Complete and submit monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participate in meetings to discuss and review results as required.

Qualifications of a Buyer:

• Sales or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal industry as well as processing & logistics techniques.
• Prior experience in ferrous and non-ferrous buying preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues and provide solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Benefits:

• professional growth opportunities, a competitive compensation structure and a benefits package that includes full health care coverage including dental, vision, and disability plans
• a 401k with a company match
• paid vacations and holidays
• and continuing education and developmental programs

Salary is based upon experience.

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