Metals Trader

at  GeorgiaPacific

Your Job
GP Recycling is seeking an experienced Metals Sourcing Trader to identify and secure profitable business opportunities for long-term growth. In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with suppliers and clients, particularly on the West Coast, to expand our trading portfolio. You will analyze market trends, execute trades, and ensure seamless logistical coordination, all while upholding the highest standards of integrity. If you have a strategic mindset and principled entrepreneurial attitude, we encourage you to apply!
Location: This is a home-based role with frequent travel. We are seeking candidates based on the West Coast. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

WHO YOU ARE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS)

• Experience in a sales, procurement, or physical commodity trading role
• Must be based in the U.S. and able to work without sponsorship
• Ability to travel domestically (mainly across the West Coast; approx. 20%)

• Identify and secure profitable new business opportunities that can be scaled for long-term growth.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers to foster and expand growth opportunities within the metals industry.
• Continuously adapt and enhance understanding of the competitive landscape to stay ahead in the market.
• Work with and through various cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and ensure successful trade execution.
• Apply economic principles and critical thinking skills to achieve sustainable long-term success in trading activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure client satisfaction and foster repeat business.
• Conduct all business activities lawfully and with the highest level of integrity.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships specifically on the West Coast, a key element in the role.
• Target specific grades such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper-bearing metals for sourcing and trading activities.
• Leverage competitive advantages such as export operations, financial strength, and strategic relationships to differentiate from other brokers and succeed in the market.
• Proactively explore new business opportunities along the West Coast to expand the trading portfolio.
• Build and maintain a book of business through activities like cold calling and prospecting to nurture and grow client relationships.
• Work closely with team members and other departments to execute trades, ensuring all logistical elements like material readiness and ocean space availability are managed effectively.
• Utilize internal capabilities such as Export Operations, Customer Account Managers (CAMs), and order management processes to streamline trading activities.
• Manage all sourcing aspects of the trade