Job description
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Industrial/Commercial Buyer role is to generate and maintain a new customer base of raw material (ferrous and non-ferrous scrap) from the local market to supply plant requirements of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal at competitive costs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify, pursue and sign-on new industrial accounts.
- Attend viewings of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap bids and auctions.
- Be in the know of local major construction demolition projects to salvage metals.
- Purchase Ferrous and non-ferrous metals from industrial accounts.
- Review and ensure materials purchased are priced and coded correctly before payment to customers.
- Maintain good business contacts and favorable relations with current customers (scrap dealers, peddlers, and other suppliers) by regularly keeping in contact to assure meeting plant requirements for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal.
- 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).
- 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.
- Provide monthly reports including estimated inbound volume, type and grade of material, and price structure for material.
- Protect and expand profit margins.
- Enter and maintain internal software system supplier information and purchase contracts.
- Learn and comply with SOX and antitrust rules and regulations, metal theft policies & scrap acceptance policies.
- Employee may be assigned to special projects or may be required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to identify, grade, and determine quality ferrous and non-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 ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
- Organized and attention to detail is required
- Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills.
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.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Make a minimum of 5 daily visits to current and prospective customers.
- Visit clients encompassing a 150 mile area with the possibility of occasional visits of greater distances.
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account. (Out of pocket)
- 401(k).
- Aflac Services. (Out of pocket)
- Life insurance. (Out of pocket)
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick time.
Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.
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