Vipa Group · 4 weeks ago
Recovered Fiber Trader - US West Coast
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelVIPA Group is a European multinational company specializing in the recycling and recovered material trading sectors. They are seeking a Recovered Fiber Trader to expand their market presence, develop new accounts, and manage relationships with suppliers and clients in the US West Coast region.
ManufacturingPaper ManufacturingRecyclingRetailSustainabilityWaste Management
Hiring Manager
Theodoros Panagiotopoulos
Responsibilities
Expand the company’s market presence and analyze the market trends
Formulate strategies that are in line with the company’s goals and market share growth
Develop new accounts in respective region and identify new growth opportunities with various fiber grades
Manage existing relationships with supplier and client by doing regular visits to the plant sites, emails and telephone calls
Closely cooperate with procurement, logistics/customer service, and sales to ensure stable waste paper supply and overall operational efficiency
Perform inspection of material to ensure quality
Work with supplier to negotiate and settle quality claims within given parameters
Understand supplier needs, solve problems, and improve supplier satisfaction & loyalty
Monitor prices and market trends in order to talk intelligently to suppliers about the market and procure material
Qualification
Required
Experience in a similar commercial or logistics role in commodity trading sector (ideally in Waste Paper, Plastics or Metals)
Familiarity with the Paper industry (especially paper mills)
Strong commercial acumen / negotiation skills
Availability for heavy business travel on a monthly basis
High attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills
Adaptive to change, and ability to work under pressure
Strong decision-making ability
Benefits
Corporate equipment (laptop, mobile phone)
Excellent working conditions in a multinational environment
Exceptional opportunities for professional and personal development in a dynamic and fast-moving company
Company
Vipa Group
Vipa Group is a manufacturer and distributor of recovered paper, recycled paper-board, pulp, and non-ferrous metals worldwide.
Founded in 1965
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase