What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Ferrous Scrap Buyer position at EMR Metal Recycling?
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 currently seeking an experienced Non-Ferrous Scrap Buyer who understands the market beyond the price sheet. This role is built for a professional buyer with deep non-ferrous expertise, sharp instincts, and the confidence to make fast, informed decisions that protect margins and secure supply. If you live and breathe aluminum spreads, understand copper arbitrage, and can evaluate grade quality at a glance, this opportunity is for you. This will be worked 100% in the office in Camden, NJ and will pay $140 – 160k/yr. Relocation may be provided.
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
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Monitor daily price movements and market drivers across aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, and high-temp alloys
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Interpret mill demand, export flows, freight shifts, and macro trends
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Adjust buying strategies in real-time to protect and grow margins
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Identify arbitrage and trading opportunities
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Source material from industrial accounts, demolition contractors, peddlers, and other scrap yards
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Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules
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Evaluate material quality, grading accuracy, and recovery yields
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Expand and strengthen the regional supplier base
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Build strategic partnerships to secure consistent material flow
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Conduct regular supplier visits to evaluate operations and quality standards
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Position the company as a preferred outlet in the market
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Mitigate exposure to commodity price volatility
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Anticipate regulatory and supply chain risks
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Protect gross margin contribution through disciplined buying
Qualifications
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Minimum 5 years purchasing non-ferrous metals in recycling, trading, or commodities
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Proven working knowledge of aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, and specialty alloys
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Strong understanding of grading, specifications, and recovery yields
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Familiarity with freight and logistics cost structures
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Decisive decision-maker in fast-moving markets
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Advanced negotiation skills
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Strong analytical ability — able to interpret pricing indexes and market signals
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Commercial mindset with a margin-focused approach
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High ethical standards and compliance awareness
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Salary : $140,000 - $160,000