Materials Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States The Doe Run Company Full time

Job Summary

The Doe Run Company is seeking a skilled Raw Materials Buyer to contribute to the operational and financial performance of our Resource Recycling Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing lead-bearing raw materials from non-toll sources, ensuring they are consistent with BRRD's capabilities at a suitable cost.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source raw materials from scrap metal dealers and lead acid battery distributors, ensuring compliance with BRRD's capabilities and cost requirements.
  • Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, invoices, and commercial reports, as well as various agreements, to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Finding, sourcing, and negotiating the purchase of spent lead acid batteries and other forms of lead-bearing materials from scrap metal dealers/traders and battery distributors, including identifying new sources of supply.
  • Oversee the preparation of various commercial reports, analyze the data, and make recommendations to optimize purchasing strategies.
  • Maintain a solid understanding of the Resource Recycling Divisional capabilities (environmental, process, storage) and other regulatory requirements associated with buying, receiving, and processing various lead-bearing materials.
  • Review and approve raw material settlement reports and assays for buy/sell accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Keep apprised of material-specific information for each supplier's account, including scrap pricing and marketplace competition.
  • Research and resolve supplier complaints and non-conformances, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience purchasing/trading scrap metals and lead acid batteries, preferably with exposure to sales contracts interpretation and implementation.
  • Science background, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and ability to 'cold call' new potential suppliers.
  • Capability to source and negotiate, effective communication at all levels of an organization, high aptitude for learning, and solid work ethic.
  • Tenacity, integrity, and ability to work efficiently under pressure, proactive approach to identifying and anticipating customer needs and objections.

Work Environment, Physical & Lifting Requirements

  • Work is generally performed in a standard office setting, with regular travel to suppliers (30%+ local & overnight travel) and customer locations.
  • Regularly required to sit for extended periods, talk and hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and perform repetitive movements. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
  • May be required to lift up to 15 pounds.

The Doe Run Company is an equal opportunity employer.



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