Senior Trader, Electronics Scrap — Lead Growth & Strategy

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

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