Australia Metals Trading & Logistics Leader

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Australian working rights

Opportunity to lead and shape the澳洲操作

Significant autonomy and decision‑drm

Competitive salary package with uncou​

International exposure and regular eng

Clear pathway into a future General/Co

Career-defining role within a growing

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Scrap Metals Trading & Logistics Manager for Australia. Reporting to international leadership, you will lead the Australian growth strategy, oversee supplier engagement, trading performance, and logistic delivery.

You will build relationships, identify market opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements and create a scalable platform for long-term expansion with a high degree of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial, trading, supply chain or operational leadership role.
• Strong background in supplier management, business development and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working within commodities, metals, recycling, industrial products, manufacturing or related sectors.
• Sound understanding of logistics, exports and international supply chains.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and drive business growth.
• Strong commercial negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.
• Highly autonomous with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Australian operation and execute the local growth strategy.
• Develop and expand a national supplier network across key markets.
• Identify new commercial opportunities and revenue streams.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to drive strategic decisions.
• Represent the business across the Australian market and at industry events.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities from sourcing through to export.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Ensure inventory, transport and export schedules are aligned to customer requirements.
• Coordinate logistics providers, freight partners and operational stakeholders.
• Support pricing decisions through market analysis and commercial insight.
• Monitor commodity markets and pricing movements.
• Drive profitable trading outcomes through effective supplier engagement.
• Develop long-term partnerships with suppliers and customers.
• Provide market intelligence, forecasts and performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers and industry partners.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to support trading activities and growth initiatives.
• Act as the key point of contact for the Australian business.
• You are a commercially driven leader with strong experience across trading, supply chain, commodities, recycling, metals, industrial products or export-focused businesses.

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Scrap Metals Trading & Logistics Manager for Australia. Reporting to international leadership, you will lead the Australian growth strategy, oversee supplier engagement, trading performance, and logistic delivery.

You will build relationships, identify market opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements and create a scalable platform for long-term expansion with a high degree of autonomy.