Scrap Metal Buyer

Overview

The Buyer position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and pricing scrap metal materials from businesses and industrial accounts. This role focuses on building supplier relationships, accurately grading materials, negotiating prices, and ensuring material quality and profitability while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ferrous and/or non-ferrous scrap metals from suppliers and customers
• Be in the know of local major construction demolition projects to salvage metals.
• Ensure purchased materials meet quality and specification requirements
• Capable to accurately identify, sort, grade, and price scrap materials as needed
• Monitor market trends and report pricing conditions to management
• Maintain accurate purchase records, scale tickets, and documentation
• Interact with the Operations Department concerning accurate grading based on quality of scrap metal delivered to the plant.
• Interact with scale operations to accurately input purchases across the scale.
• Coordinate with yard operations for unloading, sorting, and inventory control
• 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).
• Gather and maintain appropriate information about the local market for raw material concerning cost trends, availability of supply, and competitor information.
• Arrange economical transportation of material to the plant, ensure efficient handling of material (maintain strong communication and working relationship with transportation department and operations).
• Provide monthly reports including estimated inbound volume, type and grade of material, and price structure for material.
• Negotiate pricing based on market conditions and company margins
• Build and maintain relationships with peddlers, contractors, and industrial accounts

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• College degree in business or engineering or equivalent business experience desirable.
• Up to 3 years of experience in a scrap business or 10 years in a related field, preferably in sales.
• Ability to identify, grade, and determine quality ferrous metals.
• 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 able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Organized and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills.

Work Hours:

• Monday through Friday, 43 hour work week, Saturdays, and overtime will be required to business needs.

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.

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

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person