Buyer

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary

Represent Sims in acquisition of scrap metal to include pricing of material, pricing and coordinating transportation, sourcing of scrap material, communicating with vendors, maintaining business relationships, negotiating payment terms, negotiating specification of materials, visiting suppliers, and coordination with appropriate parties. Assist in special projects as required.

Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Pricing scrap metal
• Developing new sources of scrap metal
• Maintain existing business / visit customer sites.
• Communicate with internal parties.
• Stay current with industry trends.
• Assist in special projects.

Job Qualifications  

Four-year college degree or equivalent job-related experience 

 Job Related Experience

Demonstrated buying or sales experience is preferred, 1 or more years. 

Other required skills

Ability to travel (occasional overnight travel). Valid driver’s license. Positive credit history. Ability to analyze, define, and problem solve. Proficiency with MS Office. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong time management skills. Excellent oral communication skills. Strong cold-calling and follow-up skills. Excellent negotiating skills.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.