Scrap Metal Buyer
Thank you for your interest in EMR - Southern Recycling!
We are currently looking for a Scrap Metal Buyer. This position will be based out of Lake Charles, LA.
The Scrap Metal Buyer will be responsible for the sourcing, assessment and purchase of metals with an emphasis on our ELV - End of Life Vehicle - program. And will be responsible for the establishment and fostering of key customer relationships
Preferred Experience/Qualifications/Skills:
Key Responsibilities:
To Apply :
Please forward your resume to charles.thompson@emrgroup.com. Thank you for your interest in EMR - Southern Recycling!
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About us:
EMR is a global leader in metal recycling. We are privately owned with a heritage dating back to the 1940s and employ around 4000 people operating at 150 locations around the world. Our core business is the recycling of scrap metal from a range of sources such as End-of-Life vehicles/consumer products, industry, construction and demolition. This results in sales of recycled commodities of around 10 million tons a year. We have extensive ferrous and non-ferrous operations worldwide and produce over 100 grades of high quality recycled materials which are taken to market by our substantial road, rail and shipping network. Supporting our core activities are a range of specialist divisions including industrial clearance, total waste management, ship breaking, servicing local government service providers, solder production, cable, copper and aluminum granulation facilities and environmental consultancy. Also, through our own and our joint venture activities we are working towards becoming a zero waste company.
EMR - European Metal Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.
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We are currently looking for a Scrap Metal Buyer. This position will be based out of Lake Charles, LA.
The Scrap Metal Buyer will be responsible for the sourcing, assessment and purchase of metals with an emphasis on our ELV - End of Life Vehicle - program. And will be responsible for the establishment and fostering of key customer relationships
Preferred Experience/Qualifications/Skills:
- 3 years experience preferred in the scrap metal industry
- Familiarity with ELV or auto-hulk purchasing
- Solid understanding of the methods in which scrap metal is valued (i.e. Iron Age, AMM, etc.)
- Familiarity with identifying, handling and processing metals
- Previous sales and account management experience
- Demonstrated negotiation skill
- Displays resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial mind-set
- Possesses a problem solving skill set
- Operates with a high level of independence yet has the ability to work in a team setting
- Highly motivated and a strategic thinker
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of and working experience with personal computers
- Ability to perform all physical, mental and environmental job functions
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchases scrap metal from new and existing clientèle
- Uses knowledge of scrap metal industry and market conditions to assess value and negotiate best pricing
- Aligns buying strategy with local, regional and national strategies
- Effectively develops and maintains relationships with existing clients
- Identifies and secures additional business with existing accounts
- Receives and responds to customer inquiries and quotations
- Inspects material for quality, grades and values
- Solicits new business
- Assists with managing inventory control
- Remains current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors
- Performs other duties as assigned
To Apply :
Please forward your resume to charles.thompson@emrgroup.com. Thank you for your interest in EMR - Southern Recycling!
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About us:
EMR is a global leader in metal recycling. We are privately owned with a heritage dating back to the 1940s and employ around 4000 people operating at 150 locations around the world. Our core business is the recycling of scrap metal from a range of sources such as End-of-Life vehicles/consumer products, industry, construction and demolition. This results in sales of recycled commodities of around 10 million tons a year. We have extensive ferrous and non-ferrous operations worldwide and produce over 100 grades of high quality recycled materials which are taken to market by our substantial road, rail and shipping network. Supporting our core activities are a range of specialist divisions including industrial clearance, total waste management, ship breaking, servicing local government service providers, solder production, cable, copper and aluminum granulation facilities and environmental consultancy. Also, through our own and our joint venture activities we are working towards becoming a zero waste company.
- Substantial ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling activities -
- Ethical and responsible work culture -
- Maximizing recycling rates -
- Working towards zero waste -
- Premium quality recycled products -
- Local support on a global level -
- Recycling scrap metal to preserve and supply resources -
EMR - European Metal Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.
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