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 relationships
Monitor local market trends and work with procurement team to implement sourcing strategies
Demonstrate the value of the Outlast platform and onboard suppliers to its functionality
Work with Operations to ensure timely pickup and delivery of materials

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in the scrap industry required
Deep familiarity with a wide variety of scrap non-ferrous grades required
Scrap industry experience in the Texas markets is strongly preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Entrepreneurial drive, discipline, and a willingness to learn
Ability to independently perform under pressure and meet deadlines
High comfort level with desktop software and mobile apps
Self-starter with a “roll-up your sleeves” mentality and a bias for action
Alignment with Outlast’s core values

$50,000 - $150,000 a month

Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

Responsibilities

Requirements