Senior Non-Ferrous Buyer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Non-Ferrous Buyer to join our commercial team and lead the sourcing and procurement of non-ferrous scrap metals. This role is ideal for a commercially minded buyer who understands the non-ferrous scrap market, knows how to evaluate material and recovery yields, and can make sound purchasing decisions in a highly competitive, price-sensitive environment. The Senior Non-Ferrous Buyer will be responsible for developing and expanding supplier relationships, negotiating purchases, monitoring commodity markets, and ensuring a consistent flow of quality material while protecting company margins. This is a highly relationship-driven and market-focused position requiring strong knowledge of aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and specialty/high-temperature alloys, as well as the ability to respond quickly to changing market conditions. This position can be worked either remotely or at our US HQ in Camden, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market conditions and price movements for aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and specialty alloys.
• Develop and adjust buying strategies based on commodity price volatility, market demand, mill consumption, export opportunities, and other market factors.
• Source non-ferrous scrap from a variety of suppliers, including industrial accounts, peddlers, demolition contractors, and other recycling yards.
• Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, freight, and delivery schedules to maximize profitability and protect company margins.
• Identify new supply opportunities and develop relationships that expand the regional supplier base.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier site visits to strengthen relationships, assess material quality, and identify new purchasing opportunities.
• Evaluate material grades, specifications, and recovery yields to make informed buying decisions.
• Monitor freight and logistics costs and incorporate them into purchasing decisions.
• Analyze market data, pricing indexes, and other commercial information to support buying strategies.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, material quality, and regulatory changes.
• Work collaboratively with internal commercial, operations, logistics, and other teams to ensure consistent material flow.
• Maintain high ethical standards and ensure purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience purchasing non-ferrous metals, preferably within the recycling, metals trading, commodities, or related industries.
• Deep working knowledge of non-ferrous scrap grades, specifications, and recovery yields.
• Proven experience purchasing aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and specialty/high-temperature alloys.
• Demonstrated wholesale or commercial purchasing experience with significant responsibility for sourcing and negotiating material.
• Strong understanding of freight, logistics, and transportation costs.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to balance supplier relationships with profitability and margin objectives.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret commodity market data, pricing indexes, and market trends.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to make sound commercial decisions in a fast-paced, price-sensitive environment.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify new supply opportunities.
• Strong ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to compliance.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and conduct regular supplier visits.

Pay

$140 – 160k/yr