Job description
A Scrap Metal Buyer (“a buyer”) focuses on purchasing all types of scrap metal from wherever it may be generated or collected. A Buyer will communicate and negotiate with scrap generators; with the aim of securing scrap metal at the best possible price and meeting team and individual targets.
A Buyer is responsible for managing, developing and maintaining customer relationships.
A Buyer is required to generate new scrap customers.
A Buyer must at all times, conduct himself in such a manner that reflects the professional and ethical values of the Group.
Qualifying Criteria
- A minimum Grade 12 certificate
- At least 3 years of buying or sales experience; preferably in manufacturing, engineering or scrap and recycling industry
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Must be prepared to work overtime when required
Qualifying Attributes:
- Strong sense of integrity and trustworthy
- Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and different levels within any organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Time management
- Ability to work independently and self-starter
- Proven negotiating skills
- Self-motivated, takes initiative
- Team player
- Drivers license and reliable transport
Type
Permanent
Reporting to:
Buying Manager and Divisional Director
Job type:
Permanent position
Benefits include
· Provident fund
· Car allowance, car maintenance, petrol and car insurance
· Life cover
· Medical aid
· Funeral cover
· 15 x paid leave days per annun
· Long service leave after five years of employment
Standard hours
07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday
07:30 – 16:00 Fridays
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
Applicants are invited to email a detailed CV and a motivational letter, outlining relevant experience, to Noleen Bester Noleen.B by no later than Thursday 10 November 2022.
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
