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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
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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
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- 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
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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
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