Scrap Buyer - Recycling and Commodities - Base Salary to 125k/year - Springfield, MA

• Our client is a well-established scrap metal recycling and processing company serving industrial, demolition, and manufacturing clients across New England. They are seeking a Scrap Buyer to support and expand regional purchasing operations.
• The Scrap Buyer will be responsible for developing and managing a regional supplier network, purchasing scrap materials, and negotiating pricing based on market conditions. This role combines outside sales, commodity trading, and material evaluation, with a strong emphasis on business development. This is a field-based, relationship-driven role focused on sourcing ferrous and non-ferrous scrap material from suppliers including manufacturers, demolition contractors, and auto salvage operations. Territory includes Connecticut and Southern Massachusetts, with travel within ~1.5 hours of Springfield.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow a network of scrap suppliers across industrial, demolition, construction, and auto salvage sectors
• Identify and secure new purchasing opportunities (hunter-focused role)
• Evaluate, grade, and price ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and purchase agreements based on market conditions
• Monitor commodity markets (e.g., AMM, LME trends) to inform purchasing strategy
• Manage ongoing supplier relationships and ensure consistent material flow
• Conduct site visits to supplier locations (plants, yards, job sites)
• Collaborate with internal operations and yard teams to coordinate material intake

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in direct scrap metal buying, trading, or recycling procurement
• Experience working for scrap yards, recycling companies, metal processors, or commodity trading firms
• Strong knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous grading and pricing
• Experience purchasing from industrial accounts, demolition contractors, or auto salvage yards
• Proven ability to develop new business and manage supplier relationships
• Comfortable working in a field-based / outside sales environment

Compensation

• Base salary in the 90k - 125k/year range
• Bonus
• Monthly car allowance + company credit card
• Full benefits package

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