Buyer, Scrap Metal

Overview:
The Buyer position is a permanent, full-time, exempt position that reports to the Commercial Director. This role is in person, out of our office on Mitchell Island in Richmond, BC.

Job Summary:

Responsible for business development and generating new sources of scrap metal from the local market to supply plant requirements of raw material at competitive costs. Forecast monthly buy plans by working within RSR goals for volume and margins.

Office location: Richmond, BC - Mitchell Island (in-office)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the scrap procurement program for Ferrous and non-ferrous supplies at RSR plant.
• Applies expert knowledge on metal recycling and commodities market pricing, supply/demand trends, etc. to help influence commercial supply.
• Responsible for materials pricing decisions.
• Gathers and communicates appropriate and timely market information on pricing and availability of supply of raw non-ferrous materials.
• Maintains good business contacts and favorable relationships with current supplier base to ensure monthly supply requirements are met.
• Negotiates pricing with all suppliers within established monthly pricing guidelines to meet both forecasted volumes and contribution margin goals in line with RSR strategy.
• Generates new sources of supplies for metal scrap.
• Maintains up-to-date records of supplier activity in BuyForce.
• Assists and coordinates with RSR's Transportation to arrange logistics of purchased material to RSR plant, at the most economical cost and to meet plant processing schedules.
• Responsible for achieving monthly volume and contribution margin targets in line with RSR Strategy and budget expectations.
• Assists in developing strategic plans for new business.
• Develops and tracks monthly actions plans to maintain and grow scrap supplies.
• Champions and ensures all safety and environmental programs are implemented and policies/procedures are followed.
• Reports/Communicates with Commercial Director on activities and schedules to meet assigned objectives on a weekly basis.
• Interacts with the Operations Department to ensure consistent scrap quality for metals is delivered to the plant. Communicates "Scrap Acceptance Policy/Agreement" to all suppliers and documentation to that effect is on file.
• Support the development and growth of the Commercial department.
• May be assigned to special projects or will be required to perform other duties not listed to meet company needs.
• Expected to make visits to current and prospective new customers. Visits to scrap source and suppliers may involve overnight stays (cost covered by RSR).

Core Competencies:

• Computer and associated program knowledge and skill: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Systems Alternatives International (SAI/SAI WEBVIEW)
• Mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Knowledge of ReMA specifications and grading
• Team oriented as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Open minded and able to work with all types of personalities
• Effective administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Great leadership qualities

Qualifications:

• College Degree or Diploma of Technology in business or engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years prior experience in the scrap/metal recycling business or in a related field, preferably in sales.
• Must be knowledgeable about all aspects associated with sourcing and purchasing scrap metal as well as being cognizant of current domestic and international market conditions to provide an optimum total cost approach.
• Negotiating skills that combine the characteristics of a professional relationship and a well-developed strategy.

Physical Demands:

Spends most of time in the field, must contend with urban and interstate traffic, works out-of-doors on occasions. Exposed to a scrap yard operation. Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, corrected hearing and vision to normal range, verbal communication. Use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and fax machines. Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety goggles, ear plugs, fitted dust mask.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.

Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 + performance bonus