Scrap Metal Buyer

Scrap Metal Buyer

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Responsible for purchases of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from Industrial accounts, Scrap Dealers, and the general public alike.

Develops the growth of business activities and profit with assigned accounts and in assigned territories.

Investigate potential new generators of scrap metal. Buys from dealers, light industrial customers, repair shops, demolition projects, clean-ups, etc.

Purchases scrap metal materials in accordance with current market conditions based on pricing standards / models established by Company policy.

Owns internal and external customer service relating to ferrous or non-ferrous business.

Visits customers on a regular basis and maintain systemic data to record account history.

Maintains accurate records of all buying / sourcing and prospecting activities including closed sales and follow-up activities.

Three to five years of Ferrous / Non-Ferrous buying experience preferred.

Contract negotiation experience required.

Strong interpersonal skills required.

Sense of teamwork as well as independent initiative required.

Must be proficient in MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Bachelor's degree preferred.