Business Development Representative – Automotive/Recycling
Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, California
Reports to: Director of EOL Feedstock
Cyclic Materials is one of the most exciting cleantech companies in North America.
We are addressing environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from many difficult-to-recycle products of the modern world. We provide the market with a secure and regional supply of metals critical to the energy transition, and do so in an ethical, economically viable, and sustainable way.
With the global market for magnet rare earth elements forecast to increase dramatically by 2030, establishing new sources of these critical elements will be vital to support the electrification of transportation and energy across Canada, North America, and around the world. Cyclic Materials is positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition.
We are a passionate, driven group of people who bring a dedication to the entrepreneurial spirit paired with a desire to make a meaningful positive impact on the planet. Cyclic Materials believes in fostering a culture of respect and support across all our stakeholders.
Join our team and help build a global recycling cleantech company!
Job Overview:
Cyclic Materials is rapidly expanding, and we're seeking a driven professional to grow and manage a diverse portfolio of Commercial, Industrial, and Dealer accounts.
As a Junior Metals Buyer, you will be leveraging your communication and relationship building skills to cultivate deep, lasting partnerships with accounts assigned to End of Life Feedstock. Reporting to the Director of EOL Feedstock, you will work closely with Territory Associates to evaluate materials, ensure they meet quality and pricing standards. This is a full-time hybrid role based in the California/AZ area, requiring up to 30% travel (approximately one week per month) to visit supplier yards and accounts. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to build a career in buying, and who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is excited to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the purchase of targeted materials to grow margins, volume, and market share.
- Conduct yard visits and inspections to evaluate material quality and verify compliance with purchasing specifications.
- Expands market share significantly through the proactive identification and acquisition of new commercial, industrial, and dealer accounts
- Proactively engages with suppliers through scheduled visits and sales activities to foster stronger relationships and remain current on market and business trends.
- Responsible for maintaining comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations to ensure strict compliance in material purchase and processing.
- Consistently applies exceptional and ethical customer service and sales skills to cultivate lasting relationships and ensure repeat business.
- Ensures meticulous record-keeping within the CRM for all purchasing, sourcing, prospecting, and follow-up activities.
Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years’ experience in metals buying, recycling or related procurement roles (exposure to scrap or ferrous metals preferred)
- Knowledge of metal grade, elemental composition, specification and pricing is an asset.
- Willingness to travel at least 1 week a month to visit accounts
- Strong contract negotiation and interpersonal skills required
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office experience with CRM or purchasing systems (e.g., GreenSpark) is a plus
- Skilled in all phases of the sales cycle, from lead generation to deal closure
- Education: High School Diploma; additional coursework or training in supply chain, business, or metals/recycling preferred.
- Bilingual with Spanish & English is a plus.
- organized and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
- Ability to travel out of country to develop other territory
What we can offer you:
- An impactful company improving the sustainability of critical materials production.
- The opportunities of a young and fast-growing company. Your success is our success!
- Opportunities for growth.
- A dynamic work environment that’s focused on learning with accelerated career paths.
- A competitive salary package.
- Health and wellness benefits
Learn more about Cyclic Materials here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEf6tR-TmAc
An Equal Opportunity employer, at Cyclic Materials, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.
Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Please note that ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES will be contacted for this opportunity.
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What We Do
Cyclic Materials transforms yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s critical materials. We’re creating a circular supply chain for the rare earth elements and critical materials that power our global economy, without compromising quality or environmental impact.
Our proprietary two-phase process is unlocking value from discarded waste. Our MagCycle℠ technology simplifies the separation of rare earth magnets and critical metals from end-of-life electric vehicles, consumer electronics, wind turbines, and MRIs. Then our REEPure℠ technology restores those valuable materials back to their raw form, unlocking new revenue streams for metal buyers and feedstock companies. We are the only high-tech recycling company offering a scalable, efficient, and low-carbon recycling solution that complements mining on both quality and cost, and mitigates the risks associated with extraction.
Cyclic Materials is setting a high bar for sustainable resource recovery. We’ve solved the barriers to creating a circular economy for rare earths, and our transparent, data-driven approach ensures the highest standards of sustainability and traceability, including rigorous Scope 3 carbon tracking and water efficiency.
With USD $83.5M in funding, including USD $53M in Series B funding backed by partners like Microsoft and BMW i Ventures, we’re scaling our recycling infrastructure across North America and Canada to meet global demand.
Cyclic Materials is establishing a more resilient, domestic supply chain for rare earths and critical metals, providing opportunity and value for global industries.
