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Company: Ausmate Metals and Scraps Pty Ltd

Location: Geelong, South West Coast Victoria

Full time permanent position Salary $110-$130K per annum  

About Ausmate Metals and Scraps Pty Ltd

We are located at Geelong, Victoria. Our business is in trading and sourcing recycled metals mainly ferrous metal and non-ferrous metal scrap and waste paper scraps and for export to overseas market. We work with one of the largest overseas scrap metal buyers as their approved and appointed sourcing agent in Australia.

We are now recruiting for a PROCUREMENT MANAGER (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metals).

Job descriptions & key responsibilities.

• Devise and plan the procurement strategies of scrap metals in accordance with the current market conditions based upon pricing standards/models and requirements established by the mills in the Southeast Asian Market and company's internal policies.
• Coordinate and monitor the purchase of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals from local recyclers in Australia to ensure timely loading, shipping and delivery to various steel mills in Asia as per the sales contracts.
• Ensure sales & purchase contract are prepared in accordance with Incoterms.
• Implement and monitor shipping schedules with the understanding and knowledge of maintaining 95% on time delivery for both external log and billet requirements of steel mills in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia & China markets.
• Communicate and coordinate all facets of the scrap purchasing, shipping & delivery activities.   ·       Monitor the recording of customer specific requirements, scraps qualities, storage, shipping, delivery transactions and billings in the company's database in accordance with company's policy.
• Manage key communication with internal & external stakeholders relating to ferrous or non-ferrous business.
• Maintain and manage the profit/loss analysis spreadsheet and constantly devise & implement strategy/ideas to improve the processes, systems and/or policies for the profitability of accounts.
• Analyze market gap to expand existing customer supply base for increased market share across different commodities in target market while developing new supplier relationships for future profitable growth and expansion.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations to ensure procurement activities are in compliance with the relevant laws & regulations.
• Develop the annual procurement plans, targets and policies based on various feedbacks & data points available. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Visit existing vendors (suppliers) across Australia on a regular basis - addressing quality issues, company expectations and credit exposure.  

Requirements:   ·      

• Bachelor’s degree in science or commerce.
• At least 8 years or more experience in the scrap industry with various trade markets of sourcing.
• Ability to identify the different types of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals.
• Exposure to metal purchasing markets in Australia.
• Knowledge of international metal purchasing markets is an added advantage.
• A good understanding of metal trading and sales market in Southeast Asia would be ideal.     · 
• Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite and basic skills for internet research to identify new business supply opportunities.
• Possess and demonstrate analytical skills to conduct analysis to ensure sound decision making based on qualitative and quantitative data.
• Advanced knowledge of Incoterms, UCP 600 regulations for LC negotiations.
• Advanced knowledge of Documents negotiations according to the Received LC and Contract conditions.
• Self-motivated and self-starter with a positive attitude and problem-solving skills.
• The job needs 70-80% travel across Australia & Southeast Asia for work.  

We offer:  

Salary: $110k to $130k p.a. + Super  

Please apply with details and latest resume/CV to admin@ausmatemetals.com