The posting
Job Description
ArcelorMittal International is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Steel Trader to strengthen our trading and sourcing activities across China.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the global steel trade, developing supplier relationships, identifying market opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements, and supporting international trading activities. The successful candidate will bring strong market knowledge, industry connections, and a passion for delivering profitable and sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage relationships with steel mills, manufacturers, distributors, and strategic suppliers across China.
- Identify sourcing and trading opportunities by monitoring market trends, pricing developments, industry dynamics, and regulatory changes.
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, products, and business opportunities.
- Analyze futures and derivatives markets to anticipate pricing trends and support commercial decision-making.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements to secure competitive sourcing solutions.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, product quality, reliability, and commercial performance.
- Build partnerships with Tier 1 steel producers to ensure consistent product quality and reliable supply.
- Assess and mitigate risks related to supplier reliability, market volatility, pricing fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical developments.
- Collaborate closely with logistics, operations, procurement, and sales teams to ensure efficient execution from sourcing through delivery.
- Monitor production schedules, inventory availability, and shipment timelines to support customer commitments.
- Provide customers and internal stakeholders with timely information on product availability, lead times, pricing, and market developments.
- Maintain accurate records of supplier negotiations, contracts, commercial activities, and market intelligence.
- Prepare reports and performance analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance sourcing efficiency, supplier performance, and overall commercial competitiveness.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, International Trade, Economics, or a related field.
- Master's degree is considered an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Steel Trading, Steel Procurement, Steel Sourcing, International Trading, or Supply Chain Management.
- Proven experience sourcing steel products from China for overseas markets.
- Demonstrated success in supplier development, commercial negotiations, and trading activities.
Technical & Industry Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of steel products, grades, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong knowledge of the Chinese steel industry and market dynamics.
- Understanding of international trade and supply chain operations.
- Knowledge of futures, options, and derivatives markets and their impact on steel pricing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proven supplier relationship management capabilities.
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
- Strategic sourcing and market development expertise.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Results-oriented, adaptable, and highly accountable.
Languages
- Fluent Mandarin and English (written and spoken).
Travel Requirements
- Willingness to travel domestically within China to meet suppliers and attend industry events.
- Approximately 20% travel expected.
Why Join ArcelorMittal International?
At ArcelorMittal International, you'll be part of a global trading organization operating at the forefront of the steel industry. Working with leading steel producers, international customers, and global commercial teams, you'll play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and driving business success across Asia and beyond.
About Us
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.
Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.
ArcelorMittal International is the Group global commercial and services entity involved in three specific domains:
- Export Sales: AMI acts as the global commercial international sales and marketing arm for the ArcelorMittal’s mills seeking to sell their products into regions beyond their domestic markets, operating a network of representative offices covering Asia, North America, Central and South America and CIS regions. Sales range between 3 to 4 million tons annually and >1.5 bn $ in revenue.
- Sourcing: purchase of steel, non-ferrous and raw material products from third party sources for ArcelorMittal Downstream Solutions business divisions and other Segments, using its wide network, extended reach and good understanding of the global markets. Creating value to the Group by eliminating 3rd party channels and traders. Sourcing is a growing business lines of ArcelorMittal International, which is set to reach close to 1 million tons by 2025.
- International Commerce Trade Finance Services: ArcelorMittal International’s strengths on trade, trade finance and its unique financial products are available to its partners within the Group – ArcelorMittal Downstream Solutions business divisions, Group mills and European Procurement Organisation, benefit from improved cashflows, quicker turnaround and efficient management of exports documentary flows. Constantly growing from $100 million its aim is to reach and sustain a level of 0.5bn $ annually by 2021.
ArcelorMittal International has a network of representative offices in 18 countries and that operates through the support of 2 financial platforms – Luxembourg/Antwerp and Singapore to carry out its activities. The central management functions seat in Luxembourg.
ArcelorMittal International is committed to building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and is welcoming of people of all backgrounds. We are convinced that a workforce that feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work will lead the way on innovation and bring agility, perspectives and experiences to contribute to our success.
For us, diversity means a workforce reflective of different cultures, generations, genders, ethnic groups, sexual orientation, nationalities, abilities, social backgrounds and all the other unique differences that make each of us individuals. Inclusion is about creating a work environment where everyone has the opportunity to fully participate in creating business success and where all employees are valued and respected for their distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion will guide our hiring, our workplace culture and customer service.
