Senior Trader

Wieland North America, Inc; Nameoki (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Trader based in Granite City, IL, with about 25% travel. The role focuses on securing new electronics scrap business, managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement and pricing strategies.

The candidate will lead procurement efforts and collaborate across commercial, accounting and shipping teams to drive results. The position offers a competitive base salary range with potential bonus based on company performance and fiscal year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10-15 years of experience in recycling procurement, operations, or sales.
• Knowledge of electronics scrap processing, grading, and pricing.
• Strong communication, analytical and time management skills.
• Excellent financial analysis, process and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing and sales programs through market research, procurement, sales and new business development.
• Implement internal process improvements and provide guidance on supplier identification, selection and development.
• Develop and track KPIs to support department goals and Wieland initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal partners to align with business strategy and ensure procurement value.
• Mentor and train team members; build a strong procurement team.
• Own category strategy including product, pricing, promotion and selling strategy.
• Identify suppliers for spot opportunities and long-term relationships.
• Manage relationships with large industrial accounts for electronics scrap sourcing.
• Collaborate with commercial, accounting and shipping teams to ensure BOM accuracy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities.With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safety,ambition,optimism,reliability,ownership,diversity, &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Senior Trader. The Senior Trader provides leadership within the organization by applying a thorough understanding of the product, the competitive landscape, consumer demands, and industry trends and operational best practices. Responsible for securing new business prospects through sourcing from, traveling to, and maintaining relationships with industrial accounts to purchase electronics scrap. This role is located in Granite City with occasional travel to other locations required (25% travel).

Base Salary Range: $118,640 - $177,960/year

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities

Senior Trader Responsibilities:

• Develop assigned purchasing and sales program through market research, procurement, sales and new business development.
• Implement internal program for process flow. Provide guidance to the team on both strategic supplier identification, selection and development.
• Develop and track key performance indicators / metrics designed to achieve department goals and support broader Wieland initiatives.
• Liaise with internal business partners to align with overall business strategy and needs and ensure Procurement's on-going value contribution.
• Assist with building a strong team/ develop / train / mentor team member.
• Accountable for all aspects of the category strategy including product, pricing, promotion, and selling strategy.
• Articulates a clear strategic plan and drives it to execution.
• Identify potential suppliers for spot opportunities and long-term business relationships.
• Manage relationships with larger industrial accounts for electronics scrap sourcing
• Work with commercial, accounting, and shipping/receiving team to ensure BOMs are accurate.

Senior Trader Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10-15 years of experience in recycling procurement, operations, or sales.
• Knowledgeable in electronics scrap processing, grading, and pricing.
• Effective team player with good communication, analytical and time management skills.
• Strong financial analysis, process, and project management skills
• Consistent purchasing and sales results.
• Experience negotiating contracts of all sizes.
• Ability to develop strong relationships.
• Understand financial measures that impact business.
• Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must have effective communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish credibility and respect.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, including the ability to ensure communication flow within the supply chain and internal shipping/receiving team members.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% both domestically with international travel possible.

Qualifications

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits-Starting on Day 1!Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.