Description South Post Oak Recycling Center is seeking a motivated and high-potential college student or entry level candidate interested in gaining hands-on experience within the metal recycling and commodity industry. This internship is designed to provide exposure to commercial buying, supplier relationship development, commodity markets, logistics coordination, recycling operations, and industrial supply chain management. The intern will work closely with commercial and operational leaders to learn how recyclable materials are sourced, evaluated, purchased, processed, and moved within a fast-paced recycling environment. This is not a traditional sales internship. The role is intended to develop foundational knowledge in commodity purchasing, industrial operations, supply chain coordination, and commercial relationship management. Requirements · Support the commercial team in identifying and developing recyclable material opportunities · Participate in supplier outreach, relationship development, and customer communication activities · Assist with field visits, site walkthroughs, and operational observations at customer and supplier locations · Learn to identify, classify, and evaluate ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable materials · Support pricing analysis and learn commodity purchasing fundamentals based on market conditions · Assist with CRM updates, opportunity tracking, and supplier communication records · Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to understand material flow, transportation coordination, and inventory movement · Gain exposure to commodity pricing trends, freight considerations, and commercial decision-making · Support business development initiatives, networking activities, and commercial growth efforts · Maintain professionalism and follow all company safety and environmental standards Qualifications · Current college student pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Construction Management, Industrial Distribution, or related field preferred · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Interest in industrial operations, procurement, logistics, commodity markets, or commercial business environments · Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment · Comfortable working in both office and industrial/field environments · Self-motivated, coachable, and growth-oriented mindset · Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal teams Preferred Competencies · Curiosity and willingness to learn · Relationship-building skills · Communication and professionalism · Operational awareness · Problem-solving and adaptability · Accountability and follow-through · Team collaboration · Interest in supply chain and commercial operations Benefits • Competitive Salary • Annual bonus of sales revenue. • 2 weeks PTO • 401k Contribution • Medical Premium reimbursement up to $250 • Family oriented environment Internship Growth Opportunity This internship is designed to provide meaningful real-world exposure to commercial buying and industrial supply chain operations, with potential future opportunities into Emerging Buyer, Commercial Buyer, or other operational and commercial career paths within the organization.