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Yukerja Summary
The Metals Trader role at VIPA Group is curated from Himalayas (category Marketing & Penjualan). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
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.
Why VIPA?
For us, each and every team member is special and important, and this is the reason why we invest in training, personal and professional growth. We offer great working conditions in a multinational environment, in a dynamic and fast-growing company.
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
Originally posted on Himalayas