Scrap Metals Trading & Logistics Manager - Australia

Michael Page Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

International exposure

Autonomy and leadership opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is partnering with a globally established metals trading organisation to appoint a commercially minded leader to own the Australian growth strategy across trading, supply chain and export activities. Reporting to international leadership, you will build supplier networks and drive performance.

This role offers significant autonomy, international exposure, and a clear pathway to general management, with opportunities to shape the Australian operation and wider growth

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in trading, supply chain or operations.
• Experience in commodities, metals, recycling, or export industries.
• 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.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Trading & Commercial

Supply Chain Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

• Lead a growing Australian business with genuine ownership and influence
• Combine commercial leadership, supply chain and international trade in one role

About Our Client

A globally established metals trading organisation with a growing international footprint, connecting suppliers and customers through efficient supply chain, logistics and trading solutions across key export markets.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to international leadership, you will be responsible for developing and executing the Australian growth strategy while managing all aspects of supplier engagement, trading performance, logistics and operational delivery.

You will be empowered to build relationships, identify market opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements and create a sustainable platform for long-term expansion.

This role will suit an entrepreneurial and commercially minded leader who enjoys building businesses, creating opportunities and operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership & Growth

• 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

Supply Chain & Commercial Operations

• 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

Trading & Market Development

• 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

Stakeholder Management

• 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

The Successful Applicant

About You

You are a commercially driven leader with strong experience across trading, supply chain, commodities, recycling, metals, industrial products or export-focused businesses.

Most importantly, you have a proven ability to build relationships, grow revenue and lead business operations within a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Skills & Experience

• 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

What's on Offer

• Full Australian working rights
• Opportunity to lead and shape the Australian operation
• Significant autonomy and decision-making authority
• Competitive salary package with uncapped performance incentives
• International exposure and regular engagement with global stakeholders
• Clear pathway into a future General Manager or Country Manager position
• Career-defining role within a growing international business