Trader

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage steel trading business across assigned markets.
• Source steel products from manufacturers, stockists, and suppliers at competitive prices.
• Identify new customers and develop long-term business relationships.
• Handle buying and selling of TMT bars, structural steel, MS plates, coils, sheets, beams, channels, angles, pipes, and other steel products.
• Monitor daily steel market prices, demand, supply, and market trends.
• Negotiate purchase and sales prices, payment terms, freight, and other commercial conditions.
• Maintain healthy trading margins and achieve monthly/annual sales targets.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, logistics, finance, and warehouse teams for smooth order execution.
• Generate new business opportunities through market visits, networking, and customer references.
• Manage quotations, purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, and payment follow-ups.
• Track outstanding payments and ensure timely collections.
• Maintain a strong database of suppliers, customers, and market contacts.
• Prepare regular sales, purchase, margin, and market reports for management.
• Ensure timely delivery and resolve customer/supplier-related issues.