Manager – Metal Trading (Buying & Selling)

ENS; Chennai; Sur place; INR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ENS Globalis is seeking a seasoned Manager – Metal Trading (Buying & Selling) in India. The role requires hands-on experience across domestic and international markets, with a strong network of suppliers and buyers.

You will independently source, negotiate, purchase, sell, and execute profitable metal trades. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of copper and aluminium markets, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel frequently for supplier visits and business

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–15 years of relevant physical metal trading experience.
• Proven experience in BOTH buying and selling metals is essential.
• Strong copper and aluminium trading exposure preferred.
• Experience in domestic and international metal markets.
• Existing, active contacts with reliable metal suppliers and buyers.

Responsabilités

• Buying / Procurement: Source metals from domestic and international markets and negotiate prices and terms.
• Selling / Sales & Business Development: Develop domestic and international customers and negotiate contracts.
• End-to-End Metal Trading: Manage the complete cycle from buy to sell to collect payment.
• International Trade & Documentation: Handle LC, TT, and other payment methods; manage import/export paperwork.
• Market Development & Networking: Maintain global supplier and buyer networks and travel for business development.

Connaissances

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Networking

Commercial acumen

Description du poste

Manager – Metal Trading (Buying & Selling)

Position: Manager – Metal Trading (Buying & Selling)

Industry: Domestic & International Physical Metal Trading

Location: India | Domestic & International Travel Required

Experience: 8–15+ Years

EmploymentType: Full-Time

JobOverview

ENS Globalis looking for a highly experienced, dynamic, and well-connected Metal TradingProfessional with proven hands‑on experience in both buying and selling metals across domestic and international markets.

The ideal candidate must have strong commercial knowledge, an established network of genuine suppliers and buyers, and the ability to independently source, negotiate, purchase, sell, and execute profitable metal trading transactions.

KeyResponsibilities

1. Buying / Procurement

• Source Copper, Aluminium, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals from domestic and international markets.
• Develop strong relationships with manufacturers, smelters, miners, recyclers, and international suppliers.
• Negotiate competitive purchase prices, payment terms, and supply contracts.
• Identify reliable suppliers and evaluate material quality, pricing, and commercial risks.
• Manage import procurement, shipping, inspections, and documentation.

2. Selling/ Sales & Business Development

• Identify and develop domestic and international customers for metals.
• Build relationships with industrial consumers, manufacturers, traders, and end users.
• Independently negotiate selling prices, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Generate new business opportunities and expand the company's customer base.
• Achieve trading volume, revenue, and profitability targets.

3. End-to-End Metal Trading

• Independently handle the complete Buy → Negotiate → Sell → Execute → Collect Payment trading cycle.
• Identify profitable buying and selling opportunities across different markets.
• Understand LME-linked pricing, premiums, discounts, and trading margins.
• Manage both purchase-side and sales-side commercial negotiations.
• Ensure profitable execution of physical metal trading transactions.

4. International Trade & Documentation

• Strong knowledge of import-export documentation, customs procedures, and logistics.
• Experience handling LC, TT, advance payments, and other international payment methods.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, bills of lading, certificates of origin, inspection certificates, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with banks, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and inspection agencies.

5. Market Development & Networking

• Maintain an active network of domestic and international metal suppliers and buyers.
• Identify opportunities in India, the Middle East, Africa, China, Southeast Asia, and other global markets.
• Travel frequently for supplier visits, customer meetings, negotiations, inspections, and business development.
• Monitor international metal prices, market developments, and trading opportunities.

MandatoryCandidate Requirements

• Minimum 8–15 years of relevant physical metal trading experience.
• Proven experience in BOTH buying and selling metals is compulsory.
• Strong expertise in Copper and Aluminium trading.
• Experience in both domestic and international metal markets.
• Existing, active contacts with reliable metal suppliers and buyers.
• Ability to independently negotiate and close purchase and sales transactions.
• Strong knowledge of international trade documentation, logistics, and payment procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial decision‑making skills.
• Energetic, proactive, target‑driven, and willing to travel domestically and internationally whenever required.

PreferredCandidate

A professional currently working with an established metal trading house, commodity trading company, or international import‑export organization, who has independently managed both procurement and sales and can develop business through an existing industry network.

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives linked to trading volume, realized gross margins, and business development.

Important: Candidates with experience exclusively in procurement or exclusively in sales will not be considered. Practical exposure to both functions is essential.

Requirements

MandatoryCandidate Requirements

• Minimum 8–15 years of relevant physical metal trading experience.
• Proven experience in BOTH buying and selling metals is compulsory.
• Strong expertise in Copper and Aluminium trading.
• Experience in both domestic and international metal markets.
• Existing, active contacts with reliable metal suppliers and buyers.
• Ability to independently negotiate and close purchase and sales transactions.
• Strong knowledge of international trade documentation, logistics, and payment procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial decision‑making skills.
• Energetic, proactive, target‑driven, and willing to travel domestically and internationally whenever required.

PreferredCandidate

• A professional currently working with an established metal trading house, commodity trading company, or international import‑export organization, who has independently managed both procurement and sales and can develop business through an existing industry network.

Important: Candidates with experience exclusively in procurement or exclusively in sales will not be considered. Practical exposure to both functions is essential.