Outlast is looking for an experienced procurement specialist (buyer) to help drive sales and grow our company! In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing new suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, and closing deals. Individuals in this role will also get the opportunity to shape the direction of our company by working with our leadership to define sales strategies and goals and interfacing with our operations teams to execute orders and build amazing new products!
Responsibilities
Purchase materials to hit quotas for buyer contracts while exceeding margin targets and procuring at the lowest possible spreads to prime indices Rigorously evaluate suppliers and incoming materials for quality Build strong relationships with new suppliers through visits, referrals, cold calls, networking, etc.Travel 75% or as much as needed to qualify customers, examine materials, and build relationshipsMonitor local market trends and work with procurement team to implement sourcing strategies Demonstrate the value of the Outlast platform and onboard suppliers to its functionalityWork with Operations to ensure timely pickup and delivery of materials
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of experience in the scrap industry requiredDeep familiarity with a wide variety of scrap non-ferrous grades requiredScrap industry experience in the Texas markets is strongly preferredStrong verbal and written communication skillsEntrepreneurial drive, discipline, and a willingness to learnAbility to independently perform under pressure and meet deadlinesHigh comfort level with desktop software and mobile appsSelf-starter with a “roll-up your sleeves” mentality and a bias for actionAlignment with Outlast’s core values