Sr Buyer

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Works with new and existing medium to high volume customers/vendors within a medium sized territory or within dual or multiple market segments to source material in line with budgeted buy price.


Key Responsibilities

• Procure and price ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials within guidelines for new and existing medium to high volume accounts, as determined by the Commercial Manager or Director, and within regulatory requirements
• Generate new leads via internet and other research, review advertised tenders, attend industry events and respond to other ad hoc enquiries and update in relevant database.
• Assist with the submission of tender documentation in line with customer and Company requirements
• Maintain business relationships with new and existing medium to high volume accounts via regular contact in order to meet service requirements and expectations on an ongoing basis.
• Review and accurately identify ferrous and non-ferrous material and provide pricing in line with company pricing requirements.
• Ensure that purchased materials conform to specifications
• Investigate and resolve vendor complaints, ensuring complaints are recorded, and follow-up actions are verified, in accordance with the Business Management system.
• Complete and submit monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participate in meetings to discuss and review results as required.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork
• Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives relevant to the job
• Support training and performance-management initiatives

Qualifications (includes Education, Job-related experience, certifications)

• Associate degree, advanced diploma or level 4 award, certificate or diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of the any applicable regulations governing the buying or selling process
• Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal as well as processing & logistics techniques

Skills

• Proven customer service skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with customers
• Negotiation skills and the ability to close the deal
• Numerical skills including the ability to work to budget within required deadlines and report on outcomes;
• Attention to detail;
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with limited direction;
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent time management and planning skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
• Resilience;

Competencies


Safety - Frontline Supervisors & Professionals


Effectively supervises the safety of the team and solves simple problems in line with SHECS Standards.


Accept & Expect Accountability- Frontline Supervisors & Professionals


Sets and achieves challenging targets that are relevant to the team and/or projects, monitors the quality and accuracy of the teams work, ensuring work is at an acceptable standard of quality


Inspire with Passion -Frontline Supervisors & Professionals


Communicates well verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills


Band Together-Frontline Supervisors & Professionals


Prioritises tasks to meet clear deadlines, overcomes obstacles, motivates and encourages others, promotes mutual respect and supports an inclusive work culture, handles difficult people, applies clear and consistent performance standards, provides guidance to improve performance


Consistently Innovate-Frontline Supervisors & Professionals


Recognizes problems and responds, breaks down problems into smaller components, seeks input from others to address root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, communicates decisions to others, supports and adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, shows initiative and supports continuous improvement programs


Planning & Project Management-Frontline Supervisors & Professionals


Plans and completes tasks, goals and projects with short to medium-term impacts, keeps own and team's work aligned with business goals, is accountable for completion of tasks and goals for self and team, keeps information organized and accessible, works systematically and efficiently, manages resources efficiently, creates contingency plans


Business & Job Knowledge-Frontline Supervisors & Professionals


Understands own and team's duties and responsibilities, has necessary job and product/business knowledge, has necessary technical skills, keeps job and product/business knowledge current, understands policies and procedures applicable to self and team


A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.


To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world's leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.