Head Buyer Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

SA Recycling is a leading force in the metal recycling industry, experiencing significant growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions. With operations expanding across Georgia, we are actively seeking talented, motivated, and safety-conscious professionals to join our team that will be responsible for outside sales identifying, evaluating, and purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals.  In this role you will collaborate closely with the Regional and General Managers in the development and maintenance of new and existing accounts, and by growing our ferrous and non-ferrous volumes by seeking the most profitable scrap within the Georgia region. This position requires a dynamic individual with initiative, who can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Sourcing & Procurement: Negotiate and procure scrap metals to meet specific volume and profitability targets.
• Business Development: Generate new leads and establish strategic plans for new business to generate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material
• Market Monitoring: Analyze commodity market trends and material flow to make informed, highly competitive purchase decisions.
• Relationship Management: Conduct regular sales calls, visit supplier sites, and resolve any supplier complaints or inquiries.
• Visit and maintain current and potential customers such as demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, construction projects, industrial accounts to generate and investigate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
• Investigate and resolve supplier complaints, ensuring complaints are recorded, and follow-up actions are verified, in accordance with the SA Recycling’s guidelines.
• Complete and submit monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participate in meetings to discuss and review results as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, sales or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal industry as well as processing & logistics techniques.
• Prior experience in ferrous and non-ferrous buying preferred 
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues and provide solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong financial acumen and experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to communicate effectively, interact with customers and suppliers,
• Must complete pre employment physical and Drug screen 
• Must pass background and credit check
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Willingness to work in both office and outdoor yard environments in varying weather conditions.
• You will be expected to achieve positive results in all areas, of Outside Sales

Salary is based upon experience

Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Office and Scrap metal yard
Equipment & Tools: Office equipment, general tools, computer, phone
Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate,
Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending.
Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste 
Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, typing

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedure An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified). All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

SA Recycling offers professional growth opportunities, a lucrative compensation and bonus structure with a benefits package that includes full health care coverage including dental, vision, and disability plans; a 401k with a company match; paid vacations and holidays; and continuing education and developmental programs. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a growing industry, please complete application and submit your resume.

How to Apply: www.sarecycling.com/company/careers/   and click Join our team in the menu tab

*PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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