Scrap Metals Trading & Logistics Manager - Australia

The OpportunityReporting directly to international leadership, you will be responsible for developing and executing the Australian growth strategy while managing all aspects of supplier engagement, trading performance, logistics and operational delivery.

You will be empowered to build relationships, identify market opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements and create a sustainable platform for long-term expansion.

This role will suit an entrepreneurial and commercially minded leader who enjoys building businesses, creating opportunities and operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Leadership & Growth

- Lead the Australian operation and execute the local growth strategy
- Develop and expand a national supplier network across key markets
- Identify new commercial opportunities and revenue streams
- Monitor market trends and industry developments to drive strategic decisions
- Represent the business across the Australian market and at industry events

Supply Chain & Commercial Operations

- Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities from sourcing through to export
- Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations and commercial agreements
- Ensure inventory, transport and export schedules are aligned to customer requirements
- Coordinate logistics providers, freight partners and operational stakeholders
- Support pricing decisions through market analysis and commercial insight

Trading & Market Development

- Monitor commodity markets and pricing movements
- Drive profitable trading outcomes through effective supplier engagement
- Develop long-term partnerships with suppliers and customers




- Provide market intelligence, forecasts and performance reporting to senior leadership

Stakeholder Management

- Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers and industry partners
- Collaborate with international colleagues to support trading activities and growth initiatives
- Act as the key point of contact for the Australian business

The OpportunityReporting directly to international leadership, you will be responsible for developing and executing the Australian growth strategy while managing all aspects of supplier engagement, trading performance, logistics and operational delivery.

You will be empowered to build relationships, identify market opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements and create a sustainable platform for long-term expansion.

This role will suit an entrepreneurial and commercially minded leader who enjoys building businesses, creating opportunities and operating with a high degree of autonomy.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Leadership & Growth

- Lead the Australian operation and execute the local growth strategy
- Develop and expand a national supplier network across key markets
- Identify new commercial opportunities and revenue streams
- Monitor market trends and industry developments to drive strategic decisions




- Represent the business across the Australian market and at industry events

Supply Chain & Commercial Operations

- Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities from sourcing through to export
- Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations and commercial agreements
- Ensure inventory, transport and export schedules are aligned to customer requirements
- Coordinate logistics providers, freight partners and operational stakeholders
- Support pricing decisions through market analysis and commercial insight

Trading & Market Development

- Monitor commodity markets and pricing movements
- Drive profitable trading outcomes through effective supplier engagement
- Develop long-term partnerships with suppliers and customers
- Provide market intelligence, forecasts and performance reporting to senior leadership

Stakeholder Management

- Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers and industry partners
- Collaborate with international colleagues to support trading activities and growth initiatives
- Act as the key point of contact for the Australian business

About You

You are a commercially driven leader with strong experience across trading, supply chain, commodities, recycling, metals, industrial products or export-focused businesses.

Most importantly, you have a proven ability to build relationships, grow revenue and lead business operations within a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Skills & Experience

- Proven experience in a senior commercial, trading, supply chain or operational leadership role
- Solid background in supplier management, business development and stakeholder

📌 Scrap Metals Trading (Sydney)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Sydney