Trading & Procurement Lead

About the role

A business partner operating in zinc and metal recovery is looking for a Commercial Lead with mining and commodity trading experience to manage sales and procurement operations end to end.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, coal, EAF dust, lime, spare parts and other materials in line with the company's best interests
• Organize purchase tenders and evaluate bids from technical and commercial perspectives
• Engage potential customers, lead contract negotiations and finalize tender and spot sales
• Monitor London Metal Exchange (LME) prices to support pricing and sales decisions
• Manage assay-based sales and two-stage (provisional / final) pricing processes
• Follow up sales and purchase contracts, overseeing shipment, pricing and collection until completion
• Coordinate customs procedures, REACH Regulation obligations and Inward Processing Regime operations with the customs broker
• Ensure all purchasing and sales operations are recorded and reported in SAP
• Lead the team and keep senior management regularly informed

Required profile

• University degree, preferably in Mining, Metallurgical or Industrial Engineering
• Senior-level trading experience in the mining and/or commodities sector
• Fluent English; military service completed (for male candidates)
• Valid driver's license

Required skills

• Experience with LME and exchange-based pricing
• Assay-based and two-stage sales mechanisms
• SAP and MS Office
• Analytical thinking, commercial acumen and strong communication skills