Copper & Non-Ferrous Trader | Yard Lead & Growth

Amalgamated Metal Corporation PLC; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Milver Metals, part of the AMC Group, seeks a highly skilled trader to grow purchases of non-ferrous scrap metals in the East Midlands, with a focus on copper, and to take commercial responsibility for the trading yard.

The role targets 300-400T of non-ferrous material per month from Coventry, Leicester, Northampton and nearby areas, and involves arranging sales to domestic and foreign outlets, including AMC Group entities.

Qualifications

• Substantiated track record trading non-ferrous scrap metals.
• Deep experience in copper grades is highly valued.
• Excellent communicator with ability to engage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Buy metal into the trading yard from other merchant suppliers and maintain relationships with repeat suppliers.
• Develop a low-cost supply chain by getting as close to the scrap source as possible.
• Target purchases of 300-400T non-ferrous material per month, mainly from East Midlands (Coventry, Leicester, Northampton).
• Arrange sale of metal from the yard to trade outlets domestic and foreign, including AMC Group entities.
• Identify and grade incoming materials and liaise with suppliers on weight/quality claims, directing to highest-value outlets.
• Lead the yard team on storage, processing and grading ready for despatch or foundry melting.
• Take commercial responsibility for stock control and liaise with production staff to ensure material quality.
• Work as part of a team, balancing departmental targets and maintaining strong working relationships in a demanding environment.

Skills

Non-ferrous trading

Copper trading

Relationship building

Job description

Milver Metals, part of the AMC Group, seeks a highly skilled trader to grow purchases of non-ferrous scrap metals in the East Midlands, with a focus on copper, and to take commercial responsibility for the trading yard.

The role targets 300-400T of non-ferrous material per month from Coventry, Leicester, Northampton and nearby areas, and involves arranging sales to domestic and foreign outlets, including AMC Group entities.