Scrap Purchaser (Iron & Steel Making)

SUMMARY:
An opportunity for an experienced SCRAP PURCHASER is required for permanent employment based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:

NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE | NUWE WERK BESKIKBAAR

IMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSI

O MOCHA O FUMANEGANG from “superstar scrap buyer” with strong supplier relationships and deep knowledge of scrap metal markets.

• Track scrap market trends, pricing movements, and regional supply dynamics.
• Monitor factors affecting scrap cost structures (fuel, logistics, export demand, supply cycles).
• Maintain a cost database and provide weekly reports on pricing and supplier performance.
• Ensure scrap is purchased at optimal, competitive market prices.

5. Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate deliveries with transporters ensuring timely and efficient offloading at the plant.
• Monitor turnaround times, weighbridge readings and documentation.
• Resolve delivery disputes, shortages, or quality discrepancies.

6. Administration, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, supplier agreements, and delivery performance.
• Process purchase orders, delivery notes and weighbridge slips.
• Ensure procurement aligns with company compliance, governance and ethical sourcing standards.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to scrap procurement strategy.
• Introduce new suppliers to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Reduce contamination levels and enhance consistency of scrap used in production.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong negotiating and persuasion abilities
• Excellent scrap identification & grading skills
• High integrity and ethical procurement behaviour
• Strong networking and supplier relationship management
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced steel environment
• Sharp costing, analytical and decision-making ability
• Results-driven, proactive and resourceful

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Min 5 years’ exp in the steel industry, preferably in scrap procurement, yard operations, or raw material sourcing.
• Strong network of suppliers within the scrap metal and recycling industry.
• Proven ability to identify, negotiate, and secure supply agreements for scrap metal in high-volume operations.
• Understanding of ferrous vs non-ferrous scrap, contamination issues, melting suitability and production-grade requirements.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of scrap metal grading, classification and specifications.
• Ability to identify scrap quality by inspection.
• Knowledge of scrap truck load weights, moisture content, contamination rate estimation, and pricing impacts.
• Understanding of logistics, transport costs, and turnaround times for bulk scrap deliveries.

• Matric (essential)
• Training in procurement, metallurgy, or scrap grading (adv)
• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness and readiness to relocate to Cape Town (client provides support) Temporary Accommodation, Medical Aid, Provident Fund
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence suppliers.
• Excellent communication, costing and record-keeping skills.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2413

• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
• (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
• (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
• (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
• (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
• (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.

• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd South Africa

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