Scrap Buyer/Trader (Metals Recycling)

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A Growing Multi-Facility Scrap Recycling in Houston is seeking a Commercial Buyer with exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and a strong business acumen. Ideal for those with a bottom-up career path and a genuine passion for creating an impact. If you're ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic team, this opportunity could be your next step!

Primary Responsibilities of Buyer/Trader

• Source scrap metal materials and negotiate material specifications and payment terms.
• Achieve or surpass volume and margin targets as specified.
• Support Commercial Managers in meeting supplier requirements at the facility, including quality inspections and payment coordination.
• Collaborate with operational teams to assess and ensure the quality and grading of scrap delivered.
• Exercise independent judgment in approving material downgrades.
• Maintain proficiency in operating both ferrous and non-ferrous scales as needed.
• Handle incoming commercial inquiries promptly, ensuring responses to quote requests within 30 minutes or as soon as feasible.
• Maintain accurate content on facility scoreboards.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends to stay informed of developments.
• Assess regional market impacts on global scrap metal markets.
• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations governing scrap metal recycling, ensuring facility compliance
• Research and compile data on local raw material markets, including pricing trends and supply availability, for informed decision-making.

Primary Qualifications of Buyer/Trader

• Preferably a college degree in business or marketing, or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in generating new business as a scrap metal buyer or in a sales role within the industrial sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Exceptional time-management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective cold-calling and follow-up capabilities.
• Superior negotiation skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Positive credit history.

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 140543

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