Scrap Metal Buying Representative

SA Metal; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal is seeking two Scrap Metal Sales Representatives to act as the first point of contact between suppliers and the company. The roles are based at the Gauteng Head Office in Rustivia, Germiston, with extensive travel required for business purposes.

Successful candidates will report to the scrap metal buying department management and will negotiate purchases, inspect supplier material, liaise with multiple internal departments, and generate reports for management.

Qualifications

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• At least 3 years of general sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering or allied industries / alternatively experience as a buyer of scrap metals.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with scrap suppliers, including large scrap metal dealers and industrial generators of scrap, for the purchase of their scrap metal.
• Maintain good customer relationships with these suppliers, including handling all queries and complaints.
• Visit suppliers on a regular basis to inspect material that is available.
• Liaise with SA Metal’s internal departments, including finance, transport, demolition and projects.
• Generate and submit reports to management.
• Additional adhoc tasks.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Group currently has two vacancies for fast paced and customer orientated Scrap Metal Sales Representatives to join the team. The successful candidates will serve as the first point of contact between suppliers and the Company. These positions are situated at the Gauteng Head Office in Rustivia, Germiston; however, the successful candidates will be required to travel extensively for business purposes. The successful candidates will report to the scrap metal buying department management. They will also have to:

Position Requirements

• Negotiate with scrap suppliers, including large scrap metal dealers and industrial generators of scrap, for the purchase of their scrap metal.
• Maintain good customer relationships with these suppliers, including handling all queries and complaints.
• Visit suppliers on a regular basis to inspect material that is available.
• Liaise with SA Metal’s internal departments, including finance, transport, demolition and projects.
• Generate and submit reports to management.
• Additional adhoc tasks.

Qualifying Experience

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• At least 3 years of general sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering or allied industries / alternatively experience as a buyer of scrap metals.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Qualifying Attributes

• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures
• Interpersonal skills
• Reporting skills
• Time management
• Ability to work independently
• Strong sense of integrity
• Negotiating skills

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.