This position is responsible for the procurement of non-ferrous metals, specifically aluminum and copper wire, for our Wildwood, FL facility. This position will work closely with a regionally based team to drive profitable growth. A successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who is able to balance immediate operational needs with long-term goals. Minimum duties and responsibilities - Manage existing supplier accounts - Develop new supplier accounts - Align procurement activities with operational capacity and gross margin targets - Review market pricing trends via LME/ Comex - Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules - Manage quality standards for each supplier - Resolve quality discrepancies in a timely & professional manner - Manage order fulfillment to establish consistent and dependable supply - Communicate daily with suppliers, customers, facility personnel, and the regional team to ensure effective coordination. Advanced duties and responsibilities - Understand and communicate global supply/demand and pricing for wire - Commercial responsibility for all other non-ferrous sales - Bachelor’s degree in business - 3 years of experience in non-ferrous industry - Strong knowledge of aluminum and copper wire - Shows initiative and meets goals consistently - Must have a professional attitude and be dependable - Focused on customer needs - Good oral and written communication skills - Position requires frequent regional travel to suppliers and industrial sites. Essential and Physical Activities Functions - Strength – Ability to travel without restrictions and minimal lifting requirement. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing, walking; - Motion – Employee will be moving during travel and sitting when in the office; - Vision/ Hearing Requirements – Constant communications, including both talking and hearing; - Work Environment – Employee will be traveling a minimum of 50% of the time, which will expose them to different outdoor conditions (customer jobsites and/or offices). The balance of the time, they will be working in an office setting; - Emotional Demands – Ability to lead and communicate with customers and team members. Ability to work with a team to accomplish the mission; - Safety – Position is primarily limited to general office safety requirements. Position requires regular travel. The employee will occasionally be at construction sites, which may require use of PPE.