Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

Represent Harsco Environmental North America in the acquisition of scrap metal to include pricing of material, pricing, and coordinating transportation, sourcing of scrap material, communicating with vendors, maintaining business relationships, negotiating payment terms, negotiating specification of materials, visiting suppliers, and coordinating with appropriate parties. Assist in special projects as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identify Opportunities: Seek out and identify opportunities to buy and sell scrap metal commodities.
• Negotiate Deals: Negotiate pricing and payment terms with suppliers and customers.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and conditions related to scrap metal commodities.
• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to optimize turnover and profitability.
• Logistics: Coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery of scrap metal commodities.
• Quality Control: Ensure the quality of scrap metal commodities meets the standards of buyers.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on trading activities and revenue projections.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Basic Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree from college or university or equivalent business experience
• Experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in generating new business as a scrap metal buyer, or sales role within the industrial sector.

1. Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or Experience
  • Master’s degree business, sales, or marketing

• Interpersonal Skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
  • Exceptional presentation, project planning skills, delivery execution and oral and written communication skills
  • Must be responsive and have excellent attention to detail skills

• Technical Skills
  • Proven experience in trading, preferably in the scrap metal industry
  • Ability to analyze market trends and make informed decisions
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to scrap metal commodities
  • Proficiency in inventory management and logistics coordination
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Metrics and data driven. Must be able to interpret and speak with data

• Other Skills
  • Ability to effectively plan and organize

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically (up to 75% of time), internationally (up to 10% of time).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

1. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s license

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.