Junior Scrap Buyer - Training Program

Job Overview

In this role, you will learn the scrap metals business and selling process through a mix of training sessions and hands-on learning. In this position you will train side by side with an experience Buyer to support the ferrous and non-ferrous yards, as well as develop, manage, and strengthen new and existing relationships with our suppliers and customers. This position requires a dynamic individual with initiative, who can collaborate with all internal team members.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtain a solid working knowledge of how ferrous and non-ferrous metals are received, graded, priced, processed and shipped.
• Monitor commodity market trends, review available trade publications, and complete market research to gain industry knowledge to help gain a competitive advantage.
• Maintain a list of industrial and commercial accounts producing scrap metal and contact on a regular basis to buy material (includes contact via phone and site visits).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with scrap yards, brokers, dealers, and industrial accounts.
• Maintain good business contacts and favorable relations with current customers (scrap dealers, peddlers, and other suppliers) by regularly keeping in contact to assure meeting plant requirements for non-ferrous scrap metal.
• Traveling within a designated radius to engage with suppliers and evaluate their offerings.
• Review and ensure materials purchased are priced and coded correctly before payment to customers.
• Arrange economical transportation of material to the plant, ensure efficient handling of material (maintain strong communication and working relationship with transportation department and operations).
• Interact with scale operations to accurately input purchases across the scale.
• Provide monthly reports including estimated inbound volume, type and grade of material, and price structure for material.
• Enter and maintain internal software system supplier information and purchase contracts.
• Employee may be assigned to special projects or may be required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions:

• High school diploma required.
• College degree in business or equivalent business experience desirable.
• Ability to identify, grade, and determine quality non-ferrous metals is required.
• Ability to identify, grade, and determine quality ferrous metals is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Positive attitude, proactive, goal-oriented, self-starter, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Very strong interpersonal skills that will lend to a strong sales acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Organized and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000