Scrap Buyer

LOCATION : Posted on Mar 19 2026 : Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada AREA : Procurement & Supply Chain Empowering people who build the future. Scrap Buyer III JOB SUMMARY: The position is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap appropriate for steelmaking. Under the immediate direction of the Director - Raw Materials, the incumbent will be responsible for executing the approved plan to a
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ccomplish the objective of minimizing overall billet cost. NATURE AND SCOPE: This position is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap in an economical and efficient manner. This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relations with available suppliers including active solicitation of new supply sources, within assigned region. The supplier base will include both established retail processors as well as suppliers whose business is conducted on a direct basis at the retail buying facilities as established at Gerdau mill divisions. This position reports directly to the Director-Raw Materials and has a functional reporting relationship to the Jackson Mill Scrap Operations Superintendent. The incumbent will coordinate activities with other procurement personnel, Transportation, Melt Shop management, and mill scrap inspection and accounting personnel. Qualifications for this position include a minimum of three to five years experience in the buying, melting or receiving of steel scrap or similar work experience at an exempt level. In addition, incumbent should possess knowledge of sources and grades of raw materials, along with some knowledge of transportation issues and scrap yard operations. The incumbent’s primary responsibility is the cost-effective procurement of retail scrap to support the production plans of Gerdau facilities. Incumbent must stay abreast of current market trends and be aware of regional scrap markets and competitive situations/practices. Requires utilizing a network of sources to understand market activity and determine the needs of the mill/s supplied. A key responsibility will be to provide information to other members of the raw materials procurement team. The incumbent will solicit and review competitive alternatives, assess vendor capabilities and past performance, recommend alternative sources for retail scrap and select suppliers based on information gathered. The incumbent will procure retail scrap based on the specific terms of purchase contracts within established policies and procedures, verify purchase order details, and document vendor performance. Incumbent will work closely with Transportation to keep them informed of new methods of shipment and carriers that may help minimize overall scrap costs. The incumbent will also keep plant and corporate management abreast of changing market conditions. This position also serves as a liaison between mill personnel and scrap suppliers. This position will provide commercial information used in analyzing melting and inventory requirements. Incumbent must remain aware of any changes in melting schedules or blends that will impact scrap requirements, and will assist the Director - Raw Materials in taking appropriate remedial steps needed to support operations in response to changing market conditions. The incumbent must be familiar with basic melting requirements at the mill in order to know the effect of different grades of scrap, relative to billet chemistry specifications. As required, the incumbent will inspect and address scrap quality issues that arise at the mill 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: Primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap appropriate for steel making. Incumbent will maintain effective business relationships with current supplier base and seek out new sources of scrap that will assist in

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