Scrap Metal Buyer

3 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

**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

**Job Type**: Permanent

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