<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is looking for a skilled Buyer to join a leading metals and recycling company based in Bakersfield, California. This role requires expertise in procurement and resale, with a focus on sourcing materials in a dynamic industrial environment. If you excel at building relationships within the recycling and commodities market, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow and contribute to a thriving business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Source, negotiate, and acquire ferrous and non-ferrous metals along with other recyclable materials.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and customers across assigned regions.</p><p>• Analyze market trends and pricing to identify strategic purchasing and sales opportunities.</p><p>• Create and oversee purchase orders, contracts, and inventory-related documents.</p><p>• Coordinate logistics and shipments to ensure timely delivery and proper handling of materials.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations and dispatch teams to align purchasing efforts with production schedules.</p><p>• Travel to supplier and customer locations, with up to 60% of time spent on-site.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels and ensure procurement aligns with business needs and goals.</p><p>• Implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost-efficiency and material availability.</p>

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, recycling, scrap, or commodities industries.<br>• Proven negotiation and communication skills, with a focus on customer service.<br>• Ability to work independently while managing multiple transactions simultaneously.<br>• Comfortable working in outdoor environments, including industrial yards.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.<br>• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and material pricing.<br>• Willingness to travel extensively to supplier and customer locations.

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