Scrap Buyer Manager - Monroe, Mi

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This position is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap in an economical and efficient manner. The incumbent will establish and maintain effective relations with available suppliers, including actively soliciting new supply sources within the assigned region. The supplier base will include both established retail processors and suppliers who conduct business directly at retail buying facilities at mill divisions.

The position reports directly to the Director – Raw Materials and coordinates activities with other Procurement personnel, Transportation, Melt Shop management, and mill scrap inspection and accounting personnel.

Qualifications include a minimum of two years of experience in buying, melting, or receiving steel scrap, or similar exempt-level work experience. The incumbent should possess knowledge of sources and grades of raw materials, transportation issues, and scrap yard operations.

The incumbent must be a self‑starter with strong negotiating, communication, math, and problem‑solving skills. The candidate must function effectively independently and as a member of a cross‑functional team. High ethical standards and a strong work ethic are key attributes.

Key responsibilities:

The incumbent will also work closely with Transportation to explore new shipment methods and carriers that minimize overall scrap costs, keep plant and corporate management informed of changing market conditions, inspect and address scrap quality issues at the mill site, and educate stakeholders on specifications and compliance. The candidate must be knowledgeable in the computer systems and procedures used to receive, handle, and pay for scrap, assisting in resolving such problems and coordinating with administrative and accounting personnel.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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