Scrap Metal Buyer

Sims Limited is a global leader in metal recycling and providing circular solutions for technology. Employing over 4,000 employees globally, the company operates more than 155 facilities across key regions like the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. We supply recycled and re-purposed raw material products and components to our customers, strengthening their supply chains with competitive, high-quality inputs while enabling them to reduce the energy and emissions intensity of their products and services.

Through our work at Sims, recycling of ferrous metals like steel as well as non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper, we play a critical role in enabling sovereign metal manufacturing by strengthening domestic supply chains and contributing to building the cities and infrastructure of tomorrow.

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced scrap metal buyer.

• Prior scrap metal buyer or scrap metal trader experience is necessary.

Represent the Sims Metal division in acquiring scrap metal to include pricing of material, pricing and coordinating transportation, sourcing of scrap material, communicating with vendors, maintaining business relationships, negotiating payment terms, negotiating specification of materials, visiting suppliers, and coordinating with appropriate parties. Assist in special projects as required.

Principal Accountabilities

• Pricing and acquisition of scrap material.
• Source scrap metal materials, negotiate the specifications of materials and payment terms.
• Ability to meet or exceed volume and margin goals as provided.
• Assist Commercial Managers with meeting supplier needs at the facility, including but not limited to quality inspections and payments.
• Interact with the operational personnel concerning the grading and quality of scrap delivered to the plant. Exercise independent judgment in approving downgrades of materials in the yard.
• Maintain full knowledge of processes and systems necessary to operate both ferrous and non-ferrous scales when needed.
• Field inbound commercial calls to the facility. Respond to quote calls received in less than 30 minutes or as soon as reasonably possible. Ensure another person meets this requirement when not available.
• Maintain content of facility scoreboards for customer content.
• Developing new and maintaining sources of scrap metal.
• Cold call potential new suppliers and build a database to track the successes of calls. Goal is to setup appointments and establish new accounts.
• Establish new account relationships with potential suppliers, including visiting supplier locations to examine materials, quote prices, and coordinating with the transportation department to establish rates and pick-up schedules. Buyers will generally transition larger long-term accounts to a Commercial Manager once the relationships are established.
• Plan and implement all marketing, outreach, and customer retention programs.
• Conduct supplier surveys
• Coordinate customer appreciation events.
• Manage the resolution of customer complaints and concerns.
• Monitor NMVTIS records to verify customers are properly reporting the de-titling of cars.
• Maintain business relationships with suppliers, customers, and vendors.
• Oversee customer relations and retention at the facility, including but not limited to greeting customers, analyzing scrap materials for purchase, and authorizing overrides when appropriate. The Buyer may or may not be the direct supervisor of one or more of these individuals, but regardless of the reporting relationship, the Buyer will be responsible for intervening as necessary to ensure that suppliers experience an appropriate “customer experience” at Sims Metal.
• Understand and stay current with industry trends.
• Understand how regional markets affect global markets.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local regulations regarding scrap metal recycling (e.g., scrap theft, motor vehicle laws, etc.) and coordinate the implementation of these regulations at the facility.
• Gather appropriate information about the local market for raw material, particularly about pricing trends, local projects, and other potential availability of supply.
• Assist with special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• Three or more years of demonstrated "scrap metal" buying or trading experience.
• Three or more years of experience in the scrap business, preferably as a buyer.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong cold-calling and follow-up skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Valid driver’s license

Sims Limited is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. The company does not discriminate regarding 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 needing a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

If you are passionate about and eager to make a difference in the recycling industry, we invite you to apply today and help us secure our future at Sims Limited. To learn more about Sims Limited, please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.