Scrap Buyer - Recycling and Commodities - Base Salary to 125k/year - Columbia, SC

Scrap Buyer

• Recycling and Commodities
• Base Salary to 125k/year
• Columbia, SC AllSearch Professional Staffing
• 5.0 Columbia, SC Job Details $90,000
• $125,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance 401(k) Qualifications Vendor relationship building Customer relationship building Client relationship development Prospecting Full Job Description Scrap Buyer
• Recycling and Commodities
• Base Salary to 125k/year
• Columbia, SC Our client, a growing metal recycling and processing company, is seeking a Scrap Buyer to support regional growth initiatives throughout South Carolina and surrounding markets.

The Scrap Buyer will be responsible for developing supplier relationships, purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials, managing existing accounts, and identifying new business opportunities within the industrial recycling and commodities markets. This is a field-based sales and purchasing role focused on supplier development, pricing negotiations, and volume growth across industrial accounts, scrap dealers, manufacturers, demolition contractors, and recycling suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in outside sales, commodity purchasing, industrial account management, recycling, scrap metal, or related industrial markets, along with the ability to build long-term business relationships and negotiate effectively in a competitive market environment.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain relationships with scrap suppliers, industrial accounts, recyclers, dealers, manufacturers, and commercial customers throughout the region Purchase ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials in alignment with company pricing and profitability objectives Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person customer visits Negotiate pricing, contracts, freight terms, and purchase agreements with suppliers and customers Monitor commodity markets, scrap pricing trends, and regional competitive activity Coordinate with operations, transportation, and logistics teams to support material flow and customer service expectations Conduct regular site visits to supplier and customer locations throughout assigned territory Maintain accurate account activity, pricing discussions, and pipeline management records Represent the company professionally within the recycling, commodities, and industrial marketplace

Qualifications:

5+ years of outside sales, account management, business development, commodity purchasing, or industrial sales experience Experience selling or purchasing high-value industrial, equipment, automotive, manufacturing, construction, or commodity-related products Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills Experience developing business through prospecting, customer visits, and account management activities Ability to work independently in a field-based sales environment Strong communication and customer management skills Ability to travel throughout the assigned regional territory

Compensation:

Base salary in the 90k

• 125k/year range Bonus opportunity Competitive benefits package 401k Vacation Relocation assistance available #INDALL