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Commercial Buyer (Scrap Metal)American Iron and Metal • Colton, California, United States
Commercial Buyer (Scrap Metal)

Commercial Buyer (Scrap Metal)

American Iron and Metal • Colton, California, United States
5 days ago
Salary
$85.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

Reporting to the Commercial Sales Manager, the Commercial Buyer is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with suppliers while sourcing ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. This role combines business development, account management, and strategic purchasing to drive profitable growth across an assigned territory. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder with strong negotiation skills who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys spending time in the field meeting with new and existing partners.

What you’re responsible for:

  • Negotiating commodity purchases of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including pricing, contracts, and shipment terms to maximize profitability.
  • Prospecting and visiting new customers across industrial accounts, retail, dealers, and demolition projects to grow business opportunities.
  • Collaborating closely with internal and external teams to ensure smooth operations, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service.
  • Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, managing lead times, inventory updates, and accurate records for planning and compliance.
  • Driving business growth by identifying solutions that improve scrap recovery and consistently meet or exceed sourcing quotas.

Qualifications

To join our team:

  • You have strong sales and negotiation skills with a focus on building long-term customer relationships.
  • You have knowledge of scrap metals and market pricing trends (preferred, but not required).
  • You have excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
  • You are highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.


Additional Information

What we offer:

  • A competitive wage (85-120k annually, depending on experience), vacation, benefits and a 401k matching program
  • Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
  • The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
  • A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!
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