Commercial Manager - Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 165k/year - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
Responsibilities
Commercial Manager - Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 165k/year - Philadelphia, PA
Our client, a heavy industrial metals processor, is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead scrap metal purchasing and supplier development across the Mid-Atlantic region. This role is responsible for securing a consistent supply of scrap metals from industrial accounts, scrap dealers, demolition projects, and other material generators for resale and mill processing.
The Commercial Manager will expand existing business and develop new supplier relationships while evaluating scrap material quality, grades, and market value; negotiating pricing and contracts; and monitoring commodity and metals market conditions. This position requires direct non-ferrous metals experience and knowledge of different non-ferrous metal types, grades, and market values.
Responsibilities:
Identify and source new suppliers of scrap materials, including industrial accounts, businesses, demolition projects, scrap dealers, and other scrap generators
Develop and expand an existing supplier territory and book of business throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
Evaluate the quality, grade, composition, and market value of scrap metals, with an emphasis on non-ferrous materials
Negotiate scrap purchasing prices, supplier agreements, and contracts based on commodity pricing, material grades, market conditions, and profitability
Develop and maintain relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new supplier and account opportunities
Monitor commodity prices, metals markets, scrap pricing, and regional market conditions to support purchasing decisions
Coordinate transportation, logistics, weighing, sorting, and processing of purchased materials
Ensure adherence to applicable industry regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards
Develop a strategic plan and roadmap for commercial business growth, territory development, and supplier expansion
Qualifications:
5+ years of scrap metal experience
Experience building and expanding an existing territory, supplier network, or book of business
Background in sales or purchasing within the scrap metal or metal recycling industry
Experience with non-ferrous metals, including knowledge of different metal types, grades, material identification, and market value
Experience negotiating scrap metal pricing, purchasing agreements, supplier contracts, or commercial terms
Knowledge of scrap metal markets, commodity pricing, and material valuation
Compensation:
Base salary in the 135k - 165k/year range plus bonus. Our client also offers competitive health and life benefits & 401k. Relocation assistance is available.