Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Trader US

ArcelorMittal•United States,

4d•Remote

About The Position

ArcelorMittal International (AMI) is seeking an experienced Scrap Trader (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous) to join its North American trading platform. This is an entrepreneurial front-office role focused on originating business, building supplier partnerships, identifying market opportunities, and generating profitable trade flows across international markets. The role involves developing and expanding ArcelorMittal International's scrap sourcing and trading activities throughout North America.

Requirements

5+ years of successful experience in physical ferrous and/or non-ferrous scrap trading.
Proven track record of sourcing, originating, and growing profitable trading activities.
Strong knowledge of North American scrap markets and supply chains.
Experience in international and export-oriented commodity trading.
Solid understanding of trade finance, Incoterms, freight markets, Letters of Credit, and trade execution.
Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
Established network of suppliers and industry contacts across North America.
Excellent negotiation and relationship-management skills.
Ability to identify and capitalize on market dislocations and arbitrage opportunities.
Deep understanding of scrap grades, specifications, and market fundamentals.
Strong analytical capabilities combined with a hands-on trading approach.
High level of ownership, accountability, and results orientation.

Nice To Haves

Candidates from scrap recycling and processing companies
Metals and commodity trading houses
Export-focused scrap businesses
Steel mills and smelters with raw material trading activities
Ferrous and non-ferrous trading organizations

Responsibilities

Originate and develop new ferrous and/or non-ferrous scrap supply opportunities.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with scrap yards, recyclers, processors, industrial generators, and other market participants.
Identify and execute profitable domestic and international trading opportunities.
Develop export trading flows to global markets including Europe, Asia, and Turkey.
Analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, freight economics, and arbitrage opportunities.
Negotiate commercial agreements and manage trade execution from purchase through final delivery.
Manage commercial risks related to logistics, quality, claims, and contract performance.
Drive profitability through strong margin management and commercial decision-making.