Cape Town: Scrap Purchaser (Iron & Steel Making) – Steel Manufacturing posted by The Recruitment Guy

An opportunity for an experienced SCRAP PURCHASER is required for permanent employment based in Cape Town.Our client is expanding its raw materials procurement division and requires an experienced Scrap Purchaser, preferably someone recognised in the industry as a superstar scrap buyer with strong supplier relationships and deep knowledge of scrap metal markets.The successful candidate must have minimum 5 years exp in the steel industry, specifically in scrap procurement, scrap yard operations, metallurgy, or materials sourcing. Exposure to large steelmaking operations such as ArcelorMittal, Scaw Metals, Cape Gate, Highveld Steel, or established scrap suppliers is highly advantageous.This role is critical in ensuring that consistent, high-quality, correctly graded ferrous and non-ferrous scrap is sourced at competitive pricing to meet production requirementsInterested applications are requested to submit their updated CVs (in Word.doc format) via email using Ref # 2413 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.