Commercial Manager - Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 165k/year - Philadelphia, PA

Commercial Manager - Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 165k/year - Philadelphia, PA

Our client, a heavy industrial metals processor, is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead scrap metal purchasing and supplier development across the Mid-Atlantic region. This role is responsible for securing a consistent supply of scrap metals from industrial accounts, scrap dealers, demolition projects, and other material generators for resale and mill processing.

The Commercial Manager will expand existing business and develop new supplier relationships while evaluating scrap material quality, grades, and market value; negotiating pricing and contracts; and monitoring commodity and metals market conditions. This position requires direct non-ferrous metals experience and knowledge of different non-ferrous metal types, grades, and market values.

Responsibilities:

Identify and source new suppliers of scrap materials, including industrial accounts, businesses, demolition projects, scrap dealers, and other scrap generators

Develop and expand an existing supplier territory and book of business throughout the Mid-Atlantic region

Evaluate the quality, grade, composition, and market value of scrap metals, with an emphasis on non-ferrous materials

Negotiate scrap purchasing prices, supplier agreements, and contracts based on commodity pricing, material grades, market conditions, and profitability

Develop and maintain relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new supplier and account opportunities

Monitor commodity prices, metals markets, scrap pricing, and regional market conditions to support purchasing decisions

Coordinate transportation, logistics, weighing, sorting, and processing of purchased materials

Ensure adherence to applicable industry regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards

Develop a strategic plan and roadmap for commercial business growth, territory development, and supplier expansion

Qualifications:

5+ years of scrap metal experience

Experience building and expanding an existing territory, supplier network, or book of business

Background in sales or purchasing within the scrap metal or metal recycling industry

Experience with non-ferrous metals, including knowledge of different metal types, grades, material identification, and market value

Experience negotiating scrap metal pricing, purchasing agreements, supplier contracts, or commercial terms

Knowledge of scrap metal markets, commodity pricing, and material valuation

Compensation:

Base salary in the 135k - 165k/year range plus bonus. Our client also offers competitive health and life benefits & 401k. Relocation assistance is available.

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