Scrap Metal Broker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that collects and purchases metal scrap such as iron scrap and sells it to recycling companies and steel mills, fulfilling a trading company role.
Description
Scrap metal brokers procure metal scrap from construction sites, demolition contractors, manufacturing factories, etc., sort and reprocess it according to quality and grade, and sell it to recycled resource companies and steel mills. They handle a wide range of tasks including price negotiations with clients, logistics arrangements, inventory management, and maintenance of permits and licenses. They must monitor supply and demand trends and international prices, build efficient procurement routes, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Future Outlook
With strengthening environmental regulations and promotion of recycling, demand is expected to be stable and expanding in the medium to long term.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good at Negotiation / Physically Strong / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Scrap Collection Worker → Sales Representative → Scrap Metal Broker → Business Unit Manager → Owner
Required Skills
Inventory Management / Knowledge of Permits and Licenses / Metal Quality Inspection / Negotiation Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic English / IT Literacy (Inventory Management System) / Machine Operation (Forklift, Heavy Equipment)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate checks are important for pricing based on quality and preventing contamination. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary for buyback price negotiations and coordination with trading partners. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to frequent handling of heavy objects and outdoor work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly based on existing transactions, with little need for new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Industrial Waste Collection and Transportation Business Permit
Aliases
- Scrap Broker
- Scrap Dealer
- Used Iron Merchant
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- Industrial Waste Disposal Contractor
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