At Vanden, we’re passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity. Our mission: “Vanden make recycling part of the supply chain, to optimise the use of plastics. We add value and educate our team and customers as we go.”
And since we started on our journey, back in 2005, we’ve developed a worldwide presence, serving hundreds of customers in over 20 countries. And we’ve grown a strong, capable team of colleagues who are dedicated and loyal.
We are headquartered in Hong Kong with operations and representation in Australia, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey & UK. We operate a recycling facility based in UK in Whittlesey (PE7 2EX), which opened in March 2017, specialises in the collection and recycling of a variety of plastic waste from the manufacturing, packing and warehousing industries across the UK.
Experience in plastics or recycling is not required. This is a highly skilled commodity trading role, suited to a candidate with exceptional commercial skills, a knack for deal making and the ability to take the bull by the horns when challenges arise.
Goal-orientated, not afraid to get their hands dirty and love to close deals constantly. They turn challenges into opportunities and quickly solve problems. When things are tough, take perspective, step back and remain objective to ensure the desired outcome is achieved. In this way, we stay flexible, seek to pinpoint what really matters and find workable actions, quickly. Our people are eager to stay up-to-date by reading, attending training and take ownership of personal development.
Living the Vanden Values is a key part of our culture. Our Values were created by our people in early 2018. We brought all our teams together to determine what it meant to be part of Vanden. Through a combination of telling stories of colleagues in action and establishing the type of environment we want to create, our 6x core values were born!
These are an important part of understanding if Vanden is right for you! Please take a look on the last page for a full description.
Application Process
To apply, you are required to produce a CV and Personal Statement. These need to be tailored to the job description and person specification and show how you reflect the technical and behavioural requirements. Applications can be submitted to [email protected].
Executing deals that secure diverse, stable supplies of scrap plastic commodities generated from the Waste Management industry. You will bring those commodities to market through Vanden’s global sales teams.
This is a purchasing side role, but it is not a simple sourcing position. It is a sophisticated commodity trading role that requires a talented salesperson who can collaborate internally and externally.
With ownership of a market territory, you will build deep relationships with all possible suppliers, control material quality and close deals constantly.
Communicating with colleagues across the world every day in the deal making process, a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset are key to being a top performer.
Success is achieved through a disciplined and consistent approach to servicing existing and new suppliers. Visiting regularly to build relationships, inspect quality and gather market intelligence. Working to targets, you can balance the desire to do deals with the need to proactively manage risk.
Skilled at research and time management, our ideal candidate has a natural drive to achieve and a flexible mindset. You will thrive in a fast-moving environment, respond to dynamic market conditions (exchange rates, material prices & shipping rates) and react quickly to changing priorities without being flustered.
An excellent communicator, you are always open to giving and receiving feedback on performance. Not willing to settle for second best, challenges are seen as an opportunity to learn.
A typical day involves issuing multiple material offers to our global sales teams. Quality checking materials in person and assessing commercial viability prior to offering to market. Negotiating and liaising with sales, logistics teams and suppliers in order to close a profitable deal. Often under tight deadlines.
This role is suited to an A-Player who is motivated, goal driven and wants to be part of a Values driven organisation in a growth industry.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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VANDEN VALUES
Teamwork
Add Value
Growth
Ownership
Never afraid to get our hands dirty! We take pride in exercising absolute ownership over the outcome of every task or challenge. We appreciate the power of forming a plan before taking action and jump at the opportunity to take the bull by the horns when we do.
Enjoy The Ride
Gratefulness
MISSION:
Vanden make recycling part of the supply chain to optimise the use of plastics. We add value and educate our team and customers as we go.
VISION:
To be the company that creates the most value from plastic waste. Producing quality commodities and products or empowering others to do so.