Trader - Minerals

thyssenkrupp Materials • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

thyssenkrupp Materials Trading is one of the leading commodity trading organizations worldwide. Our experienced trading team has an established global network, trading an extensive range of metals, ferrous products, and raw materials, serving a variety of industries. We are currently seeking an experienced Minerals trader to join our North American team. The ideal candidate should possess curiosity, resilience, a growth mindset, adaptability to change, and a strong team spirit. In this role, you will create profitable outcomes by negotiating and executing orders with global suppliers and North American customers. You will filter and qualify suppliers based on customer requirements and expectations and understand and interpret business culture across borders to build a robust network of global suppliers and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 5 years of field-related experience.
• Experience in the field of mineral commodity trading.
• A transferable book of business and a robust network of suppliers and customers. (Annual profit expectation: Min $1 million gross profit)
• Proven track record of developing new customers and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of logistics and financing related to international trade.
• Ability to cope with change, make decisions and act comfortably with risk and uncertainty
• Proficiency in computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically approximately 30% of the time to negotiate business contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire purchasing and sales process of raw materials for steel, refractory and other industries (bauxite, magnesite, graphite, carbon products, fluorspar, advanced new materials etc.) from sourcing suppliers/producers to concluding contracts with buyers.
• Build and maintain a strong network of customer and supplier relationships.
• Conduct market research and observations to support new business development.
• Resolve claims effectively.
• Contribute to an environment that promotes continuous improvement and open communication.
• Ensure operations conform to internal requirements and legal and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees