Recycled Copper Procurement Specialist

Recycled Copper Procurement Specialist

Job Responsibilities

1. Recycled Copper Sourcing & Procurement

• Take charge of recycled copper raw material procurement across the US market, including No.1 Copper, No.2 Copper, Copper Chops and other copper-bearing scrap materials, to guarantee stable raw material supply for production.
• Develop and manage supplier resources such as scrap metal recyclers, waste processing yards, industrial scrap vendors and traders.
• Conduct procurement inquiries, price analysis and business negotiations, and track purchase order execution and delivery schedules.

2. Supplier Development & Management

• Source new suppliers throughout Texas and nationwide in the US to continuously expand procurement channels.
• Maintain sound cooperative ties with suppliers and build a stable, high-efficiency supply system.
• Visit suppliers and conduct on-site inspections as business demands require.

3. Market Analysis

• Keep track of COMEX copper prices, scrap copper market rates and industry trends, collect market data and compile analytical reports.
• Perform procurement cost analysis to provide data backing for procurement strategy formulation.
• Put forward procurement recommendations and optimize purchasing plans in response to market fluctuations and production demands.

4. Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate with suppliers, logistics providers and internal departments to ensure raw materials are shipped and delivered as scheduled.
• Monitor transportation progress of purchase orders to ensure timely arrival of materials at the factory.
• Optimize shipping solutions and logistics costs to lift overall procurement efficiency.

5. Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all purchased raw materials comply with corporate production and quality specifications.
• Communicate closely with production, quality and other departments to promptly resolve issues arising from material inspection and supplier quality non-conformities.
• Strictly abide by company procurement policies and relevant laws and regulations to ensure fully compliant procurement operations.

6. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Establish and maintain procurement ledgers and supplier information databases to ensure accurate and complete procurement records.
• Regularly organize procurement data and prepare analytical reports covering purchase volumes, price trends and supplier performance evaluations.
• Forecast procurement demands based on production schedules to support data-driven purchasing decisions.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, International Trade or other business-related disciplines.
2. Excellent English communication skills for business negotiations, supplier communications and daily email correspondence.
3. Prior internship or hands-on experience in procurement, supply chain, market analysis, logistics management or business development is preferred.
4. Strong communication and coordination skills, solid business acumen and team player mindset, capable of fostering positive partnerships with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
5. Quick learner with a strong sense of responsibility, outstanding execution and problem-solving capabilities, able to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
6. Willing to take short business trips for supplier visits and market research activities.
7. Mandatory Requirement: Fluent oral and written Chinese proficiency is required