Greg Humphries

Commercial metals recycling professional with over 25 years' experience in scrap purchasing, supplier development, export trading and business generation. Established relationships with decision-makers across the Midlands metals recycling sector, giving an immediate network of potential suppliers and trading counterparties. Experienced in identifying new sources of material, developing commercial relationships, negotiating purchases and sales, and turning market knowledge into profitable trading opportunities.

General Manager & Senior Commercial Buyer - AUTOMET LTD - Trafford Park, Manchester

(2003-01 - 2026-12)

• Commercial buying of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap throughout the UK and negotiation of purchasing contracts.
• Built long-term supplier relationships and developed new business across the metals recycling sector.
• Managed export logistics, container loading, shipment preparation and shipping-agent liaison.
• Worked directly with the owner across purchasing, sales, operations, people and commercial strategy.
• Helped develop the RYOBI relationship from an initial trial into a major ongoing aluminium programme.
• International market experience includes China, India and wider UK and European trading relationships.

Freelance Scrap Metal Trading & Property Renovation - Freelance

(2026-01)

Commission-based scrap metal trading, sourcing and purchasing suitable loads from UK yards and placing material with other recycling yards and processors.

Operational & Commercial Role - IMR RECYCLING - Wigan

(2000-01 - 2003-12)

Built core scrap-yard, material-grading, purchasing and operational experience before progressing into the long-term Automet role.

Storage Supervisor - STOCKPORT SELF STORAGE - Stockport

(1998-01 - 2000-12)

Responsible for day-to-day storage operations and customer service.

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