Metals Trader

About the job

We are looking to hire a Metals Trader. Remote Role - Based in the West Coast of US | Ref: MET - 0626

About VIPA

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. The position can be based anywhere in the US West Coast.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 respective region and identify new growth opportunities
• Manage existing relationships with supplier and client by doing regular visits to the 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 supplier 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 & Competencies

• 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

What we offer

• 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