Senior Trader

Responsibilities

• Develop assigned purchasing and sales program through market research, procurement, sales and new business development.
• Implement internal program for process flow.
• Provide guidance to the team on both strategic supplier identification, selection and development.
• Develop and track key performance indicators / metrics designed to achieve department goals and support broader Wieland initiatives.
• Liaise with internal business partners to align with overall business strategy and needs and ensure Procurement’s on-going value contribution.
• Assist with building a strong team/ develop / train / mentor team member.
• Accountable for all aspects of the category strategy including product, pricing, promotion, and selling strategy.
• Articulates a clear strategic plan and drives it to execution.
• Identify potential suppliers for spot opportunities and long-term business relationships.
• Manage relationships with larger industrial accounts for electronics scrap sourcing.
• Work with commercial, accounting, and shipping/receiving team to ensure BOMs are accurate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10-15 years of experience in recycling procurement, operations, or sales.
• Knowledgeable in electronics scrap processing, grading, and pricing.
• Effective team player with good communication, analytical and time management skills.
• Strong financial analysis, process, and project management skills
• Consistent purchasing and sales results.
• Experience negotiating contracts of all sizes.
• Ability to develop strong relationships.
• Understand financial measures that impact business.
• Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must have effective communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish credibility and respect.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, including the ability to ensure communication flow within the supply chain and internal shipping/receiving team members.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% both domestically with international travel possible.