Job Summary

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.

Job Description

• Business Development
• 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.

The above description outlines the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws.  Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• 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
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.
 

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1.    TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;
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