Senior Buyer

The American Iron and Metals Company (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

We pride ourselves on doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. Our business divisions include metal recycling, construction waste recycling, welding assembly manufacturing, demolition and car dismantling, and recycling.

It's simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

We are seeking a dynamic and enterprising Senior Buyer to join our team. This role requires collaboration with account managers, purchasing scrap metal products from dealers/inter-companies, and developing outstanding business relationships with new and existing customers.

1. Purchase scrap metal to meet or exceed tonnage targets while maximizing profit margins;
2. Visit dealers and industrial suppliers to promote new and repeat business, offer pricing, provide customer service, answer questions, handle complaints, and build relationships;
3. Prospecting for new customers;
4. Develop reliable contact networks to stay up-to-date on buy/sell prices and local and regional market trends;
5. Negotiate new contracts with clients;
6. Perform P&L analysis;
7. Use knowledge of triage operations and processing to make decisions that optimize pricing;
8. Coordinate with administrative staff and the sales team to ensure accurate and timely documentation of all purchase transactions;
9. Provide comments and recommendations on scrap metal purchase prices for AIM-operated yards;
10. Carry out special projects as assigned;
11. Lead the team;
12. Perform all other related tasks.

• College Diploma in Commerce, Sales, or Marketing (or equivalent training/experience);
• At least 3 years of experience in the recycling industry, preferably in ferrous and non-ferrous metals;
• Valid Class 5 driver's license;
• Superior customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent math, problem-solving, and negotiation skills;
• Familiarity with metal alloy identification is an asset but not required;
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite;
• Ability to travel throughout the territory;
• Familiarity with CRM software is an asset;
• Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset for the QC region;
• Leadership and team management skills;
• Strong results analysis skills;
• Ability to set and manage priorities in a high-pressure work environment;
• Good understanding of organizational management.

• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• Group Insurance and RRSP Program;
• Company-sponsored events throughout the year;
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can work on important and meaningful projects while having fun.