BlueScope Recycling (BRM) is a full-service, ferrous scrap metal recycler with processing facilities in Waterloo, Indiana, Delta, Ohio, and Mansfield, Ohio.

With a focus on delivering the highest level of service, BlueScope Recycling buys scrap from industrial generators, wholesale suppliers, and the general public. 

As a processor, BlueScope Recycling transform raw ferrous scrap into specification melt products for primary and secondary producers of iron, steel, and stainless steel.

BlueScope Recycling is focused on achieving long-term sustainable growth by applying extensive knowledge and experience to support the unique needs of generators and consumers of scrap metal.

BlueScope Recycling is part of the BlueScope family of businesses.  For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

• Keep abreast of ferrous raw material markets with respect to price, market trends, and other issues that could affect the availability of raw material for the company. 
• Maintains and manages supply-demand balances and inventory levels of key raw materials Acts as a liaison between BlueScope Recycling and Materials, NorthStar (production planning, operations), and external 3rd Party scrap and raw materials suppliers in managing the supply of raw materials
• Negotiate and procure 3rd Party Scrap to satisfy internal needs at a cost competitive price. 
• Enter update purchase orders and blanket purchase orders in the system to ensure most current information is available and obtain required approvals on all blanket orders. 
• Review raw material shipments on an ongoing basis to proactively maintain required inventory levels.  Analyze inventory levels to optimize inventory turns and minimize internal transfer costs. Act as the subject matter expert regarding the inventory being ordered
• Handle and coordinate resolution of raw material purchasing and supplier. 
• Provide Suppliers updated production forecast and raw material needs.  
• Monitor orders and requirements to ensure on time delivery of raw materials and notify/update required parties as required.  Work directly with suppliers to ensure releases are understood and confirmed to a level of mutual satisfaction.
• Use analytics to provide insight towards improving supplier lead times, order quantities, and inventory management that results in working capital savings and cost reduction
• Identify opportunities with suppliers to help reduce cost
• Continuously improves procurement processes with the objective of eliminating waste and minimizing manual system workarounds
• Develop commodity strategies and manage and support contracts with suppliers
• Ensure that purchasing files and computer system files are kept up to date by maintaining current supplier information.
• To be familiar with and ensure compliance with policies & ethics

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 1+ years’ experience in a sourcing, procurement, supply chain, customer service, or materials management role
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Highly motivated and able to manage multiple activities, projects, and effectively communicate results
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Can operate in a fast paced, day to day operations work environment
• General supply chain, business acumen and decision-making capabilities
• A sense of curiosity, critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem solving
• Process-oriented
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Steel mill experience
• Supply Chain Management and Procurement knowledge
• Transportation/Logistical knowledge
• Ability to understand financial statements
• Ferrous raw material experience

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 
BlueScope Recycling and Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are driving forces in the success of our company.