Scrap Buyer II

Job Summary

The position is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap appropriate for steelmaking. Under the immediate direction of Manager – Raw Materials, the incumbent will be responsible for executing the approved plan to minimize overall costs and maximize returns for the operations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 - 3 years of relevant experience with 1 year experience directly related to buying and selling scrap.
• Knowledge of sources and grades of raw materials, along with some knowledge of transportation issues and scrap yard operations.
• A self-starter with the ability to initiate business and strong negotiating, communication, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to function independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
• High ethical standards and a strong work ethic are key attributes.
• Must support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical, and productive relationships with suppliers.

Principal Accountabilities

• Recruit new supply sources for scrap in the local regional market.
• Primarily responsible for the procurement of scrap metals.
• Maintain effective business relationships with current supplier base and seek out new sources of scrap that will assist in meeting procurement objectives within established policies and procedures.
• Support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical, and productive relationships with suppliers.
• Stay abreast of current market trends and competitive situations/practices in order to meet the needs of the operations supplied.
• Provide information to management and Transportation to help develop cost avoidance and savings opportunities in the purchase, transportation, and processing of scrap.
• Serve as liaison between plant management and scrap suppliers.
• Review scrap order shipment status weekly and make necessary adjustments to insure timely receipt of goods purchased and proper order application.
• Within established policies, resolve discrepancies primarily pertaining to grading, weight settlement, order application, and other disputes with vendors and Operations personnel.
• May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms-and-conditions and safety and environmental compliance requirements to shippers and plant personnel.