Scrap Buyer - Recycling and Commodities - Base Salary to 125k/year - Springfield, MA

Published: 6/14/2022

Scrap Buyer - Recycling and Commodities - Base Salary to 125k/year - Springfield, MA

Our client is a well-established scrap metal recycling and processing company serving industrial, demolition, and manufacturing clients across New England. They are seeking a Scrap Buyer to support and expand regional purchasing operations.
The Scrap Buyer will be responsible for developing and managing a regional supplier network, purchasing scrap materials, and negotiating pricing based on market conditions. This role combines outside sales, commodity trading, and material evaluation, with a strong emphasis on business development. This is a field-based, relationship-driven role focused on sourcing ferrous and non-ferrous scrap material from suppliers including manufacturers, demolition contractors, and auto salvage operations. Territory includes Connecticut and Southern Massachusetts, with travel within ~1.5 hours of Springfield.

Responsibilities:

Develop and grow a network of scrap suppliers across industrial, demolition, construction, and auto salvage sectors
Identify and secure new purchasing opportunities (hunter-focused role)
Evaluate, grade, and price ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and purchase agreements based on market conditions
Monitor commodity markets (e.g., AMM, LME trends) to inform purchasing strategy
Manage ongoing supplier relationships and ensure consistent material flow
Conduct site visits to supplier locations (plants, yards, job sites)
Collaborate with internal operations and yard teams to coordinate material intake

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in direct scrap metal buying, trading, or recycling procurement
Experience working for scrap yards, recycling companies, metal processors, or commodity trading firms
Strong knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous grading and pricing
Experience purchasing from industrial accounts, demolition contractors, or auto salvage yards
Proven ability to develop new business and manage supplier relationships
Comfortable working in a field-based / outside sales environment

Compensation

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