Outside Scrap Metal Buyer

About the role

The Outside Scrap Metal Buyer is responsible for developing and managing commercial scrap accounts throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This field-based role is responsible for generating new business, purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, increasing inbound material volumes, promoting container services, and building long-term customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new commercial scrap accounts through cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person visits.
• Develop relationships with manufacturers, contractors, municipalities, automotive businesses, property managers, and other commercial customers.
• Purchase ferrous and non-ferrous scrap while maintaining profitability and margin objectives.
• Promote roll-off container services to existing and prospective customers.
• Prepare pricing proposals, negotiate service agreements, and coordinate container deliveries and pickups.
• Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and scrap pricing trends.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide exceptional customer service to support retention and growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of outside sales, account management, business development, or scrap purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field sales environment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• 2+ years of experience in Non-Ferrous scrap metal procurement.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling, waste management, construction, manufacturing, automotive recycling, or related industries preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Requires standing, walking on uneven ground, bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Pay

$65,000 – $75,000 yearly salary.