Robert Hunter
Park Hills,Kentucky
Summary
Seasoned Commercial Buyer with over 30 years in the recycling industry, notably at River Metals Recycling, where I generated over $17 million in margin. Expert in ferrous and nonferrous materials, blending great communication skills with extensive industry knowledge to forge strong supplier relationships and drive significant profitability. Proven ability in developing purchasing strategies and improving operational procedures.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Buyer 1
River Metals Recycling
07.2011 - Current
- Built long-term relationships with suppliers to establish quality material coming into the yards and built very profitable margins to help RMR
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine what purchases make sense for RMR
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, and pricing information through CRM
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Developed purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
Operations/Buyer
Blue Grass Recycling
01.1991 - 06.2011
- Built long-term supplier relationships
- Helped forecasting for sales of non-ferrous
- Worked 15 years at Blue Grass in Operations developing many skills: Certified Forklift Operator, Worked with Alligator shears, Used HRB balers, Used plasma torches and other torches, Drove box trucks with Class C license.
- Helped develop the company from the ground up.
- Installed IT system.
Education
No Degree - Political Science And Government
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.1994
High School Diploma -
Covington Catholic
Park Hills, KY06.1988
Skills
1 Have developed great communication skills by working side by side with RMR teammates
2 Extensive knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous, with over 30 plus years working in the industry
3 Extensive knowledge of how to process ferrous and nonferrous safely
4 Commercially have earned over RMR over $17 million in over all margin 2015
Timeline
Commercial Buyer 1
River Metals Recycling
07.2011 - Current
Operations/Buyer
Blue Grass Recycling
01.1991 - 06.2011
No Degree - Political Science And Government
Northern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Covington Catholic
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