Buyer

Buyer

This role drives inbound material flow by developing strong partnerships with industrial accounts, demolition contractors, dealers, and other suppliers. The ideal candidate is outgoing, highly organized, self-directed, and experienced in metals recycling.

Principal Accountabilities

• Customer Relations & Retention
• Commercial & Supplier Engagement
• Marketing & Outreach
• Regulatory Compliance
• Market Intelligence & Reporting
• General Responsibilities

Experience Required

• 2 -4 years of scrap metal buyer experience in the metals recycling industry or at least 5 years in a related field, preferably in a buyer or procurement role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage territory planning.
• Comfortable visiting job sites, machine shops, yards, and industrial facilities.
• Solid understanding of basic ferrous and non-ferrous metal categories.

Skills

• Interpersonal & Communication
• Negotiation & Sales

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.