Senior Metal Scrap Buyer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the purchasing of non-ferrous scrap metals.
• Develop and grow partnerships with international and domestic customers.
• Includes consistent communication and regular travel to meet end objectives.
• Negotiating skills that combine the characteristics of a professional relationship and a well-developed strategy.
• Provide excellent customer focus to result in client satisfaction.
• Understand market trends within the non-ferrous metals markets.
• Assist in developing strategic plans for generating new sources and sales of raw material.
• Develop knowledge of scrap metal markets and the various tools necessary to compete (terminal markets, swaps, tolls, formula pricing, hedging, etc.).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ to 5+ years of successful experience in the non-ferrous scrap industry.
• Extensive professional network of suppliers and customers within the non-ferrous metals industry.
• The ability to excel under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, rapidly process information and make decisions based on market dynamics.
• Team player with the ability to build relationships and effectively interact both internally and externally with people at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent negotiations skills.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and effect change.
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (covered 100% for employees)
• Dental insurance (covered 100% for employees)
• Vision insurance (covered 100% for employees)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off – 1 week vacation after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 3 years
• Free Friday lunch every week
• Performance Bonus Program (EOY)
• Knowledge sharing and continuous training

Schedule

Hours: Monday- Friday; 8am- 5:00pm