Field Buyer, Tungsten Scrap Job at Kennametal, Inc., Latrobe, PA

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  • Kennametal, Inc.
  • Latrobe, PA

Job Description

About Kennametal

 

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at  kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

 

Field Buyer, Tungsten Scrap

Location - Remote within the US

 

Job Summary

This dynamic role requires flexibility and will require a proactive and aggressive approach to stay ahead in a competitive and fast-moving industry. As a Tungsten Scrap Field Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing (Hunting) sources, evaluating quality and purchasing hard and soft scrap materials such as hard for recycling or resale. You will assess material quality, negotiate prices with suppliers, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Scrap Buyers often work with recycling companies, manufacturers, and scrapyards to secure the best deals while maintaining profitability. Strong negotiation skills and market knowledge are essential for success in this role.

 

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Solid understanding of various types of Tungsten Scrap.
  • Conduct Research and collect data on the tungsten scrap market
  • Identify regions and develop a plan to secure tungsten scrap
  • Your plan should include various sources, including individuals, businesses, scrap yards and industrial facilities.
  • This dynamic role requires flexibility and a proactive approach to stay ahead in a competitive and fast-moving industry
  • You will work closely with the Program Manager to receive material pricing direction
  • Negotiate material pricing with suppliers, including scrap yards, for hard and soft scrap.
  • Clear understanding of market conditions, market drivers and market influencers.
  • Facilitate material pickup for delivery to KMT Huntsville
  • Manages external relationships with tungsten scrap

 

Requirements

  • Education: High School
  • Experience: Deliver exceptional customer experiences, collaborative, responsible, able to make high quality decisions, and set priorities.
  • Experience: 3 + years of business experience (Supplier Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Accounting)
  • Proficiency: MS Office, Excel, Word & PowerPoint, Customer Relationship Software. SAP (preferred)
  • Ability to travel up to 75%

Skills

  • Communication – Excellent communication skills. Comfortable and confident communicating and interacting with various individuals to drive targeted results. Proven experience in persuading and leading others to build differentiated relationships. Skilled in all forms of communication including email, telephone, formal and informal presentation to support achieving results.
  • Business Acumen – Understands how businesses operate and key commercial terms.
  • Self-Driven – Able to work independently. Competent at setting up processes to ensure timely follow up and manage multiple tasks. Goal and Detail oriented.
  • Data Management – Able to use spreadsheets to develop cost related summaries and project plans.
  • Competitive – Takes pride in delivering exceptional service individually or in collaboration with team members.
  • Conscientious – Excellent follow up skills and attention to detail.
  • Relationship Management Skills– Drives to understand requirements of others and utilizes this information to foster mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Leadership – Entrepreneurial, resourceful, resilient, creative, and driven
  • Strong negotiation
  • Strong understanding of material grades and applications

 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

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