Senior Non-Ferrous Buyer - Strategic Metal Sourcing

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

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