Buyer - Recycling - Total Compensation to 100k/year - Austin, TX

• Our client, an industry leader in Metals & Recycleables Trading, is seeking a Buyer (internally titled Non Ferrous Trader) to join their dynamic company.
• In this role, the Buyer will be responsible for closing partnerships with leading industrials to source recycled materials.

Responsibilities:

• Exceed monthly revenue and margin goals by facilitating the sale of materials
• Maximize monthly inventory turns by liquidating materials
• Negotiate the best payment terms and pricing for existing inventory
• Leverage the proprietary software to keep claims low
• Manage contracts to completion (shipment and payment completed)
• Work cross-departmentally with operations to ensure the highest degree of customer service
• Aggregate pricing from demand and help establish index and regional pricing in the marketplace
• Onboard any existing customers into portal
• Travel 25% or more as expected for customer visits.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the scrap industry
• Deep familiarity with a wide variety of scrap grades
• Scrap industry experience in the US Midwest, South, and East Coast is strongly preferred
• High comfort level with desktop software and mobile apps
• Bachelor's Degree

Compensation: Total compensation for this role is comprised of a base salary up to 70k/year, plus a commission plan that can put total earnings at 100k/year. Our client also offers competitive benefits, unlimited vacation and 401k.