[Hiring] Metals Trader @VIPA Group

Role Description

We are looking to hire a Metals Trader. This is a remote role based in the West Coast of the US.

• Expand the company's market presence and analyze the market trends.
• Formulate strategies that are in line with the company's goals and market share growth.
• Develop new accounts in the respective region and identify new growth opportunities.
• Manage existing relationships with suppliers and clients by doing regular visits to client sites, as well as through emails and telephone calls.
• Closely cooperate with procurement, logistics/customer service, and sales to ensure stable product supply and overall operational efficiency.
• Perform inspection of material to ensure quality.
• Work with suppliers to negotiate and settle quality claims within given parameters.
• Understand supplier needs, solve problems, and improve supplier satisfaction & loyalty.
• Monitor prices and market trends in order to talk intelligently to suppliers about the market and procure material.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar commercial or logistics role in the metals sector (at least 3-5 years).
• Strong commercial acumen / negotiation skills.
• Availability for heavy business travel on a monthly basis.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Adaptive to change, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong decision-making ability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, according to experience and qualifications.
• Corporate equipment (laptop, mobile phone).
• Excellent working conditions in a multinational environment.
• Exceptional opportunities for professional and personal development in a dynamic and fast-moving company.

Company Description

VIPA is a European multinational company, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a leading position in the global recycling and recovered material trading sectors. As our business in the US is growing, we want to expand our team and wish to employ a specialized commercial professional for our Metals Division.