Strategic Scrap Metal Buyer & Sourcing Leader

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health care package including dental,?

401k with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Continuing education and developmental

Zusammenfassung

SA Recycling in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Buyer to procure and price ferrous and non-ferrous materials from new and existing accounts, under guidance from regional or general management.

You will develop strategies to generate new sources and visit demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, and industrial accounts to expand material streams. You will monitor commodity market trends, ensure materials meet specifications, resolve supplier issues, and complete monthly reports.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Jobbeschreibung

SA Recycling in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Buyer to procure and price ferrous and non-ferrous materials from new and existing accounts, under guidance from regional or general management.

You will develop strategies to generate new sources and visit demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, and industrial accounts to expand material streams. You will monitor commodity market trends, ensure materials meet specifications, resolve supplier issues, and complete monthly reports.