Commercial Account Representative

At General Scrap Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

We are seeking a qualified Commercial Account Representative for our Recycling team to support our Colorado Springs operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for the procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials to support the Company’s recycling and steel manufacturing operations.

You will develop strategic supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and purchasing agreements, monitor commodity markets, and coordinate logistics to ensure a safe, reliable, and cost-effective supply of quality scrap.

The Commercial Account Representative will work closely with Operations, Transportation, Accounting, Quality, Yard Management, Regional Managers, and Mill Buyers to develop and execute purchasing strategies that optimize total delivered cost while meeting production requirements and supporting business objectives.

This role reports to the Director of Material Purchasing.


* Source and purchase ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from new and existing suppliers to support business growth, production requirements, and continuity of supply


* Develop and manage supplier relationships, including identifying new business opportunities, evaluating supplier performance, and maintaining strong commercial partnerships


* Negotiate pricing, contracts, purchasing agreements, and commercial terms to maximize value, profitability, and supply reliability


* Monitor and analyze scrap markets, including regional, national, and international trends, pricing, and market conditions, to support purchasing strategies and forecasts


* Develop and execute purchasing strategies and plans based on market conditions, inventory levels, production requirements, material costs, freight, and total delivered cost


* Coordinate material quality and inbound logistics, working with suppliers, trucking and rail providers, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of quality material that meets operational requirements


* Collaborate cross-functionally with Regional and Yard Managers, Mill Buyers, Operations, Transportation, Accounting, and Quality to resolve issues and ensure efficient material flow


* Maintain procurement records and compliance, using ERP and scrap-management systems while ensuring purchasing activities meet company, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; travel regularly to maintain supplier and business relationships

Requirements


* Minimum five (5) years of experience in business development, commodity trading, customer service, scrap buying, procurement, or related experience within the metals recycling, steel manufacturing, or industrial materials industry


* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Finance, or ...