WEEE Waste Buyer

Location: Sheffield (Remote working an option)

Industry: WEEE Recycling

Reference: WEEEBUY-DB

We are working with a growing recycling business that is looking to appoint an experienced WEEE Waste Buyer to join their commercial team based in Sheffield.

This is a key role focused on sourcing and purchasing WEEE material, developing supplier relationships, identifying new opportunities, and maximising value from electronic waste streams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within the WEEE recycling industry, with proven experience buying electrical waste from waste management companies, local authorities, recyclers, compliance schemes, manufacturers, or industrial suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase WEEE material from a variety of suppliers
• Develop and maintain relationships with waste management companies, recyclers, local authorities, manufacturers and industrial businesses
• Identify and secure new supply opportunities across the UK
• Negotiate purchasing prices and maximise commercial returns
• Manage supplier accounts and build long-term trading relationships
• Monitor market trends to remain commercially competitive
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activity, supplier information and pricing

Key Requirements

• Proven experience buying WEEE waste or electronic recycling materials
• Strong understanding of WEEE categories and grades.
• Experience purchasing from waste management companies, recyclers, manufacturers or compliance schemes
• Knowledge of downstream recycling processes and material recovery
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills
• Sales focused with the ability to build and develop long-term supplier relationships
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Full UK driving licence
• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Monthly commission structure
• Company Pension
• Company benefits package
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Career progression opportunities

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