Senior Non-Ferrous Buyer

EMR Group USA; Ohio; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR USA Metal Recycling is seeking an experienced Non-Ferrous Buyer to join our commercial team. The role sources and procures non-ferrous scrap metals while managing price volatility, supplier relationships, material quality, and profitability across a territory including Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and New Jersey.

Minimal travel required. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of non-ferrous scrap grades, commodity markets, and strong negotiation skills to secure quality material

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years purchasing non-ferrous metals in recycling, trading, or commodities.
• Proven knowledge of aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, and specialty alloys.
• Strong understanding of grading, specifications, and recovery yields.
• Familiarity with freight and logistics cost structures.
• Decisive decision-maker in fast-moving markets.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical ability—able to interpret pricing indexes and market signals.
• Commercial mindset with a margin-focused approach.
• High ethical standards and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market and price movements for aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and specialty alloys.
• Adjust buying strategies based on commodity volatility, market demand, mill consumption, export opportunities, and changing market conditions.
• Source non-ferrous scrap from a variety of suppliers, including industrial accounts, peddlers, demolition contractors, processors, and other scrap yards.
• Negotiate purchase pricing, payment terms, freight, and delivery schedules to maximize profitability and protect company margins.
• Evaluate new supply opportunities and develop relationships with new suppliers to expand the regional supply base.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships to secure reliable sources of quality material.
• Conduct regular supplier site visits to strengthen relationships, assess operations, and evaluate material quality and specifications.
• Monitor freight and logistics considerations and incorporate transportation costs into purchasing decisions.
• Evaluate material grades, specifications, and recovery yields when determining purchase prices.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, material quality, and regulatory changes.
• Work closely with commercial, operations, logistics, and other internal teams to support efficient material flow and profitable purchasing decisions.
• Maintain a high level of integrity, compliance, and ethical conduct in all supplier and commercial activities.

Skills

Non-ferrous purchasing

Negotiation

Market analysis

Supply base development

Contract terms

Job description

About Us

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

About Us

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

EMR is seeking an experienced Non-Ferrous Buyer to join our commercial team. This role is responsible for sourcing and procuring non-ferrous scrap metals while managing commodity price volatility, supplier relationships, material quality, and overall profitability. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of non-ferrous scrap grades and specifications, understands commodity markets, and is an experienced negotiator who can make sound commercial decisions in a fast-moving, price-sensitive environment. This is a hands‑on role with significant responsibility for developing supplier relationships, expanding the supply base, and ensuring a consistent flow of quality material. The assigned territory for this role will include Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and New Jersey. This role will be worked in one of the areas listed in the assigned territory and will pay $140 – 160k/yr.

The Non‑Ferrous Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, and specialty alloy scrap while actively managing margin exposure in a volatile commodities market. This position requires strong commercial acumen, disciplined risk management, and the ability to build and maintain long‑term supplier relationships.

Travel: Minimal and local to include: supplier visits, regional industry events, and trade shows.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor market and price movements for aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and specialty alloys.
• Adjust buying strategies based on commodity volatility, market demand, mill consumption, export opportunities, and changing market conditions.
• Source non‑ferrous scrap from a variety of suppliers, including industrial accounts, peddlers, demolition contractors, processors, and other scrap yards.
• Negotiate purchase pricing, payment terms, freight, and delivery schedules to maximize profitability and protect company margins.
• Evaluate new supply opportunities and develop relationships with new suppliers to expand the regional supply base.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term supplier relationships to secure reliable sources of quality material.
• Conduct regular supplier site visits to strengthen relationships, assess operations, and evaluate material quality and specifications.
• Monitor freight and logistics considerations and incorporate transportation costs into purchasing decisions.
• Evaluate material grades, specifications, and recovery yields when determining purchase prices.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, material quality, and regulatory changes.
• Work closely with commercial, operations, logistics, and other internal teams to support efficient material flow and profitable purchasing decisions.
• Maintain a high level of integrity, compliance, and ethical conduct in all supplier and commercial activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years purchasing non-ferrous metals in recycling, trading, or commodities
• Proven working knowledge of aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, and specialty alloys
• Strong understanding of grading, specifications, and recovery yields
• Familiarity with freight and logistics cost structures
• Decisive decision‑maker in fast‑moving markets
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Strong analytical ability — able to interpret pricing indexes and market signals
• Commercial mindset with a margin‑focused approach
• High ethical standards and compliance awareness

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