Outside Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Birmingham, Alabama, United States Schnitzer Steel Full time
Job Summary

The Outside Buyer is a key role within Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., responsible for procuring ferrous and non-ferrous metals from various suppliers. This position requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Visit facilities of current and potential suppliers to generate purchases of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
  • Investigate new sources of scrap to develop relationships and procure all grades of metals.
  • Communicate with the General Manager and facility managers to ensure purchases align with production requirements and the overall buy plan for the region.
  • Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers to build, grow, and retain the supplier base.
  • Provide weekly action reporting and maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier relationships.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business preferred.
  • 5+ years prior industry sales experience and/or 5-10 years prior experience as a metal buyer in the scrap industry.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Knowledge of testing and identifying metal alloys.
  • Superior customer service skills.
  • Windows XP, which includes Outlook.
  • Tact and ability to communicate with people at all levels, both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.


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