VIPA Careers - WCT-1025

We are looking to hire a

Waste Paper Trader

Remote Role - Based in the West Coast of US | Ref: WCT - 1025

About VIPA

VIPA is a European multinational company, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a leading position in the global recycling and recovered material trading sectors.  As our business in the US is growing, we want to expand our team and wish to employ a specialized commercial professional.  The position can be based anywhere in the US West Coast.

Why VIPA?

For us, each and every team member is special and important, and this is the reason why we invest in training, personal and professional growth. We offer great working conditions in a multinational environment, in a dynamic and fast-growing company.

Key Duties & 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

Qualifications & Competencies

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

What we offer

Competitive salary, according to experience and qualifications

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

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All applications will be considered strictly confidential

VIPA is an equal opportunity employer

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected under law.