Metal Buyer

Metal Buyer

Location: Sheffield (Remote working an option)

Industry: Metals Recycling

Reference: MB-DB-SHEFF

Salary: £Negotiable

We are working with a growing metals business that is looking to appoint an experienced Metal Buyer to join their commercial team based in Sheffield.

This is a key role focused on the buying and selling of metallic commodities, developing supplier relationships, identifying new opportunities, and maximising value from recycled metal streams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within the metals industry, with proven experience trading with waste management companies, recycling businesses, or industrial suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Buy and sell a range of grades and materials
• Develop and maintain relationships with waste companies, recyclers, manufacturers and suppliers
• Source new opportunities and grow the supply network
• Negotiate purchasing and sales prices to maximise commercial returns
• Manage customer accounts and develop long term trading relationships
• Understand market movements and pricing trends
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure efficient material flow
• Maintain accurate records of trading activity, pricing and supplier/customer information

Key Requirements

• Proven experience trading metal (buying and selling)
• Strong knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including:
• Aluminium
• Stainless Steel
• Brass
• Copper
• Ferrous grades
• Zorba
• Experience working with waste management companies, recyclers, scrap businesses or industrial suppliers
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Sales focused with the ability to build and develop relationships
• Understanding of metal grades, pricing and market conditions
• Self-motivated and commercially driven

Package Details

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Monthly commission structure
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Company benefits package
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Career progression opportunities

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Managing Consultant

0151 209 2050

[email protected]

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