Raw Materials and Steel Trader (all genders welcome) – Build our Istanbul Office

Company

You are an experienced Trader ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a self-driven, entrepreneurial Trader to establish and lead our new office in Istanbul, one of the key commodity trading hubs. In this strategic role, you will be at the forefront of building and leading our regional presence: Setting up the office, defining the local structure and driving trading activities in raw materials and steel. You will represent our company as the Head of our Turkey and Central Asia operations, building strong and lasting relationships in the region. Candidates with experience in related commodities are also welcome.

Your responsibilities

• Set up our operations in Istanbul from the ground up including office setup, local processes and personnel structure
• Drive trading activities in raw materials and steel across Turkey, Central Asia and beyond
• Develop strong supplier and customer networks, identify new business opportunities, and manage commercial negotiations
• Manage trading risks such as credit exposure, market volatility, and supply disruptions
• Collaborate internationally with our global trading teams and management to align strategy and growth initiatives
• Always adhere to country-specific and company-internal compliance requirements as well as legal regulations

Your profile

• Several years of experience in commodity trading of raw materials, finished and semi-finished steel products or related commodities
• Excellent market knowledge, an existing network of industry contacts and knowledge of country-specific market regulations
• Strong intercultural skills and proven negotiation expertise
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and establish new structures
• Excellent written and spoken English skills - additional language skills are an advantage
• Willingness to relocate to Istanbul and thrive in a multicultural, fast-paced environment

You don‘t meet all the criteria but still want to be part of the #GENERATIONTK? We look forward to getting to know you.

Your benefits

We at thyssenkrupp Materials Trading are a highly global, diverse and dynamic team working in a challenging but exciting industry. As part of our team and the Head of our Istanbul Office, you have the opportunity to actively shape our future and contribute to the company's success. We offer you the following benefits:

• A unique opportunity to build and lead a new regional hub from day one
• A competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Relocation support and assistance in settling in Istanbul
• Diverse responsibilities within a highly motivated team, where you have ownership and freedom to shape your role
• Great career prospects and professional development opportunities to grow within the company

Contact

Janina Riahi
Head of Sourcing & Recruiting

+49 172 1006916

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