Senior Metals Buyer & New Business Growth Specialist

External SA Recycling; Balch Springs (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical plans with Dental, Vision, and

Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling seeks an experienced Buyer to grow margins and market share for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials, handling Commercial, Industrial, and Dealer accounts. You will identify new partners, negotiate pricing/service terms, and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.

This role emphasizes ethical customer service, market analysis, and accurate record-keeping, with opportunities for advancement and profitability bonuses.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 4 years Buyer experience in the scrap metals recycling industry.
• Strong contract negotiation and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated buying/selling skills and product knowledge.
• Ability to generate and qualify leads and close deals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAI software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the purchase of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals and materials to grow margins, volume, and market share.
• Deepens market share by actively identifying and securing new commercial, industrial, and dealer accounts.
• Purchase scrap metals and material following current market conditions and within pricing standard and models as set by the General Manager and National Sales Team.
• Conduct regularly scheduled supplier visits and sales activities to strengthen relationships and keep abreast of business and market conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of various environmental regulations to ensure compliance for the purchase and processing of materials.
• Demonstrate exceptional and ethical customer service and sales skills to ensue repeat business.
• Participate in the development of regional and individual purchasing, marketing, and profitability goals.
• Maintain accurate records for all purchasing, sourcing, prospecting, and follow up activities.
• Partner with facility General Manager’s in the inspection of scrap metals and material to ensure specification, volume, and pricing targets are being met.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lead generation

Deal closing

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or 4 years Buyer experience

Tools

MS Office

SAI software

Job description

SA Recycling seeks an experienced Buyer to grow margins and market share for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials, handling Commercial, Industrial, and Dealer accounts. You will identify new partners, negotiate pricing/service terms, and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.

This role emphasizes ethical customer service, market analysis, and accurate record-keeping, with opportunities for advancement and profitability bonuses.