Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

• Purchase materials to hit quotas for buyer contracts while exceeding margin targets and procuring at the lowest possible spreads to prime indices
• Rigorously evaluate suppliers and incoming materials for quality
• Build strong relationships with new suppliers through visits, referrals, cold calls, networking, etc.
• Travel 75% or as much as needed to qualify customers, examine materials, and build relationships
• Monitor local market trends and work with procurement team to implement sourcing strategies
• Demonstrate the value of the Outlast platform and onboard suppliers to its functionality
• Work with Operations to ensure timely pickup and delivery of materials

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the scrap industry required
• Deep familiarity with a wide variety of scrap non-ferrous grades required
• Scrap industry experience in the Texas markets is strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial drive, discipline, and a willingness to learn
• Ability to independently perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• High comfort level with desktop software and mobile apps
• Self-starter with a “roll-up your sleeves” mentality and a bias for action
• Alignment with Outlast’s core values

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