Outside Buyer Catalytic Convertors
Company: VJC International
Location: North Attleboro
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Details
Description
The Outside Buyer is required to visit facilities of current and
potential suppliers within their regions such as demolition
contractors, scrap dealers, autowreckers, and construction
projects. Responsible for generating purchases of ferrous and
non-ferrous metals. The Outside Buyer continually investigates new
sources of scrap to develop relationships leading to procurement of
all grades of metals. The Outside Buyer represents themselves as
the point person for the organization and communicates with the
General Manager and facility managers so that purchases are in line
with production requirements and the overall buy plan for the
region.
The Outside Buyer is required to focus on developing and building
customer/supplier relationships and negotiating prices and
contracts that build, grow, and retain the supplier base. Must be
knowledgeable of costs associated with the purchase of ferrous and
nonferrous materials as well as the current market and sales to
provide optimum pricing strategies. This position requires
knowledge and understanding of costs associated with freight in;
handling, processing of ferrous & nonferrous materials providing
optimum pricing to the supplier while achieving desired metal
margins. The incumbent inspects storage piles for material quality
of delivered materials. Must be in constant contact with the
Commercial Operational Manager and utilize the capabilities within
the Commercial Support Group to assist with bid preparation and job
costing.
The Outside Buyer is expected to spend sixty percent of the work
week visiting new suppliers and maintaining existing relationships
and the remaining forty percent in marketing and administrative
duties as directed by the Commercial Manager.
The CAT Outside Buyer provides weekly action reporting.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business is preferred
5+ years prior industry sales experience and/or 5-10 years prior
experience as a metal buyer in the scrap industry
A valid driver's license
Knowledge of testing and identifying metal alloys
Superior customer service skills
Windows XP, which includes Outlook
Tact and ability to communicate with people at all levels, both
orally and in writing
Excellent mathematical and problem solving skills
Strong negotiation skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Keywords: VJC International, Fall River , Outside Buyer Catalytic Convertors, Other , North Attleboro, Massachusetts
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