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Non-Ferrous Trader / Buyer–Seller (Foundry & Mill Markets)
Overview
The Non-Ferrous Trader is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and selling non-ferrous scrap metals while building and maintaining strong relationships with domestic and international customers. This role manages foundry and mill sales activity, understands commodity market dynamics, and drives profitable growth through strategic sourcing, pricing, and customer development.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase and sell non-ferrous scrap metals in alignment with market conditions and company objectives.
- Develop, manage, and grow relationships with domestic and international customers, including foundries, mills, and downstream consumers.
- Manage and direct foundry and mill sales activities to maximize volume, margin, and customer retention.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts using a disciplined, strategic, and relationship-driven approach.
- Source assigned materials, negotiate competitive purchase pricing, and ensure material quality meets agreed specifications.
- Monitor and analyze non-ferrous and aluminum market trends, pricing movements, and supply/demand dynamics.
- Utilize market tools such as terminal markets, swaps, tolls, formula pricing, and hedging strategies to manage risk and optimize margins.
- Assist in developing and executing strategic plans to generate new material sources and expand sales opportunities.
- Provide high-touch customer service to ensure strong client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
- Coordinate with internal teams on logistics, quality, settlements, credit, and administrative requirements.
- Participate in the settlement of vendor deliveries and resolve discrepancies related to quality, pricing, or terms.
- Travel as needed to support customer relationships, sourcing efforts, and business development.
Qualifications
- Proven experience buying and selling non-ferrous scrap metals (aluminum, copper, brass, etc.).
- Strong understanding of commodities markets and pricing mechanisms.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Experience working with foundries, mills, and downstream consumers preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and negotiations simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel as required.
JOB ID: 169970
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