Purchasing Agent or Buyer
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Job Description
Job Description
Responsible for outside sales identifying, evaluating, and purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In this role you will collaborate closely with the Regional and General Managers in the development and maintenance of new and existing accounts, and by growing our ferrous and non-ferrous volumes by seeking the most profitable scrap within the Georgia region.
Primary Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Procurement: Negotiate and procure scrap metals to meet specific volume and profitability targets.
- Business Development : Generate new leads and establish strategic plans for new business to generate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material
- Market Monitoring : Analyze commodity market trends and material flow to make informed, highly competitive purchase decisions.
- Relationship Management : Conduct regular sales calls, visit supplier sites, and resolve any supplier complaints or inquiries.
- Visit and maintain current and potential customers such as demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, construction projects, industrial accounts to generate and investigate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
- Investigate and resolve supplier complaints, ensuring complaints are recorded, and follow-up actions are verified, in accordance with the SA Recycling’s guidelines.
- Complete and submit monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participate in meetings to discuss and review results as required.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in business, sales or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal industry as well as processing & logistics techniques.
Prior experience in ferrous and non-ferrous buying preferred
Demonstrated negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues and provide solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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