Scrap Buyer Metal Recycling St Petersburg FL

Scrap Buyer - Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 90k/year - St. Petersburg, FL

• Our client, a global recycling company, is seeking an Industrial Scrap Buyer to identify and source commodities from scrap metal and demolition businesses & seek new suppliers for materials.
• In this role, the Scrap Buyer is responsible for assessing the organization's external material requirements, negotiating pricing, and coordinating the purchase and delivery of goods.

• Obtain and determine pricing for ferrous and non-ferrous materials according to established guidelines for both new and existing accounts, as specified by the Regional Manager
• Formulate strategic initiatives for emerging businesses aimed at establishing additional sources of ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Visit and maintain relationships with current and potential customers, including demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, construction projects, and industrial accounts, to identify and develop new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material
• Monitor commodity market trends alongside operational material flow to enable strategic purchasing decisions that optimize profitability
• Purchase scrap materials to ensure that volume and profitability objectives are achieved or surpassed
• Verify that all procured ferrous and non-ferrous materials meet the required specifications
• Handle supplier complaints, document them, and verify follow-up actions per company guidelines. Submit monthly reports promptly and accurately, and attend meetings to discuss and review results as needed
• Ensures adherence to company safety and environmental objectives and standards, as well as ISO and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Properly use all guards, safety devices and other means provided for your safety and environmental protection

• 5-7 years of experience in sales or purchasing, in the Recycling & Metals Industry- MUST HAVE
• Experience with sorting and pricing scrap metal
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Strong sales skills and strive to develop long-term customer relationships
• Excellent multi-tasking, time-management, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, phone etiquette and computer skills
• Creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues and provide solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Base salary up to 90k/year plus bonus. Our client also offers competitive health and life benefits & 401k. Relocation assistance is available.