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**About us**

Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 45,000 employees, Gerdau has an installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons of steel and it is the largest recycler in Latin America, and around the world, it transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year. Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod..

**SCRAP METAL BUYER for the Oshawa/Napanee/Lindsay region.**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The position is primarily responsible in assisting with the procurement of scrap appropriate for steelmaking. Under the immediate direction of the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for executing the approved plan to accomplish the objective of minimizing overall cost while maximizing return for the operations.

**NATURE AND SCOPE**:
This position will be responsible for active solicitation of new supply sources, within assigned region in an economical and efficient manner. The supplier base will include established accounts, demolition contractors, auto wreckers, and other generators of scrap metal. The incumbent will coordinate activities with other personnel, transportation, scrap inspection and accounting personnel.

Requires utilizing a network of sources to understand market activity and determine the needs of the mills supplied. The incumbent will procure scrap based on the specific terms of purchase contracts within established policies and procedures, reviews and/or approves the incoming invoices and document vendor performance. This position also serves as a liaison between yard personnel and scrap suppliers. This position will provide commercial information used in analyzing inventory requirements. As required, the incumbent will inspect and address scrap quality issues that arise at the yard site. May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance requirements to vendors, shippers, and inspection personnel.

**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Recruit new supply sources for scrap in the local regional market.
- Primarily responsible for the procurement of scrap Metals.
- Incumbent will maintain effective business relationships with current supplier base and seek out new sources of scrap that will assist in meeting procurement objectives within established policies and procedures.
- Incumbent will support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical, and productive relationships with suppliers.
- Stay abreast of current market trends and competitive situations/practices to meet the needs of the operations supplied.
- Provide information to management and transportation to help develop cost avoidance and savings opportunities in the purchase, transportation, and processing of scrap.
- Serve as liaison between plant management and scrap suppliers.
- May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms-and-conditions and safety and environmental compliance requirements to shippers and plant personnel.

**Qualifications**
- One to three years in the buying, receiving of steel scrap or similar work experience.
- Knowledge of sources and grades of raw materials, along with some knowledge of transportation issues and scrap yard operations.
- Business Administration University Degree or College Diploma is preferred.

**Salary & Benefits**:

- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension/RSP plan
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program

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.

**Salary**: $58,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person