Buyer and Trader - Metals (Perth)

Buyer and Trader - Metals (Perth)

03 Aug
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Austcorp Executive
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Perth

03 Aug

Austcorp Executive

Perth

- Entry Level Role - No prior experience required
- Metals and Alloys

- $80,000 - $90,000 + Super + Bonus
- Entry Level Role - No prior experience required
- Metals and Alloys

Austcorp Executive are partnering with a fast-growing business in the specialty metals and alloys sector. They source, recycle, and supply high-value metals to different specialty industries across Australia. Backed by a global network, they combine technical expertise with a dynamic, relationship-driven approach to the marketplace.

With rapid growth in Australia, they’re looking for a technically minded Buyer and Trader. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a technical background to break into a buying and trading role servicing Australia and APAC. You’ll drive the identification, acquisition, and supply of sought-after specialty metals across Australia.

You’ll learn to combine your technical knowledge with commercial skills while building lasting supplier relationships and gaining experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business.

No prior experience is required - this role is designed to train and develop ambitious, technically minded professionals into commercial experts.

Key Responsibilities

- Prospect, qualify, and build strong relationships with suppliers of specialty metals and scrap materials.
- Monitor market pricing and trends to secure high-value opportunities.
- Support chemical processing and trading activities as your skills develop.




- Expand the supplier network and develop a personal book of business.
- Travel regularly across Australia to meet suppliers (approx. 1 trip/month), with potential international travel in the future.
- Work closely with both local and international teams, learning business development, negotiation, and trading skills on the job.

About you

- Previous experience in a Purchasing, Procurement, Business Development or Engineering (Highly Regarded)
- Background in Chemical or Materials Engineering (Highly Regarded)
- Ambition, drive, and a desire to learn and grow
- Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise, and time management.
- Excellent communication skills, confident speaking with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
- Willingness to travel and build relationships face-to-face

Why This Role?

- Launch your career with a company that will invest in your development.
- Work with high-value, sought-after materials in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting.
- Gain exposure to international markets and trading opportunities.
- Join a tight-knit, supportive team with zero red tape - your ideas are welcome and acted on.
- Transparent career progression: start in sourcing - move into full business development - trading and regional responsibilities.
- Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus and travel reimbursement.
- Travel across Australia and potentially globally, while building invaluable commercial and relationship-building skills.

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📌 Buyer and Trader - Metals (Perth)
🏢 Austcorp Executive
📍 Perth

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