Scrap Metals Buyer II: Regional Sourcing & Negotiation

Gerdau; Milan (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau in the United States is seeking a Metals Recycling Buyer II to procure retail scrap for steelmaking. Under the Regional Raw Materials Manager, you will execute plans to maximize return and manage supplier relationships with scrap yards, auto wreckers, and other generators of scrap metal.

The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience, knowledge of scrap grades, and the ability to negotiate, analyze market trends, and coordinate with transportation and accounting teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience with 1 year directly related to buying and selling scrap.
• Knowledge of sources and grades of raw materials, along with some knowledge of transportation issues and scrap yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new supply sources for scrap in the local regional market.
• Primarily responsible for the procurement of scrap metals.
• Maintain effective business relationships with current supplier base and seek out new sources of scrap that will assist in meeting procurement objectives within established policies and procedures.
• Support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical and productive relationships with suppliers.
• Stay abreast of current market trends and competitive situations/practices in order to meet the needs of the operations supplied.
• Provide information to management and Transportation to help develop cost avoidance and savings opportunities in the purchase, transportation and processing of scrap.
• Serve as liaison between plant management and scrap suppliers.
• Review scrap order shipment status weekly and make necessary adjustments to insure timely receipt of goods purchased and proper order application.
• Within established policies, resolve discrepancies primarily pertaining to grading, weight settlement, order application, and other disputes with vendors and Operations personnel. Issues must be resolved tactfully to maintain sound and effective relationships.
• May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms-and-conditions and safety and environmental compliance requirements to shippers and plant personnel.
• Maintain computer literacy in procurement systems, with proficiency in company scrap information systems and other business applications.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Mathematics

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Teamwork

Job description

Gerdau in the United States is seeking a Metals Recycling Buyer II to procure retail scrap for steelmaking. Under the Regional Raw Materials Manager, you will execute plans to maximize return and manage supplier relationships with scrap yards, auto wreckers, and other generators of scrap metal.

The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience, knowledge of scrap grades, and the ability to negotiate, analyze market trends, and coordinate with transportation and accounting teams.