Account Manager; Remote

Overview

Account Manager (Remote).
This is a remote role, ideally based in Houston or Dallas, TX. Aurubis is a leading global multi‑metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal‑bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e‑mobility, and urbanization.

Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the field of Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience as a buyer or procurement professional in the recycling industry, preferably related to metal smelting or manufacturing.
• Understand recycling processes and raw materials used in metal smelting, including scrap metals, alloys, and other recycled materials.
• Experience with selling as refining services.
• Negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, conduct cost analyses, and drive cost optimization initiatives in the recycling context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, and external suppliers.
• Ensure a smooth transition between strategic and operational procurement, as well as project management.
• Implement location‑based procurement initiatives and projects.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles, including sourcing strategies, inventory management, and environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and sustainability standards, such as ISO 14001 and circular economy principles.
• Proficiency in using procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Individual must thrive in a fast‑paced environment in which he/she must be strategic yet tactical.
• Able to speak persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to portray customer, business, and solution focused leadership.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic – willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Proven commitment to change and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills – includes listening, leadership style, speaking, etc. to effectively communicate targets and goals to his/her team.
• Must possess the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Capability to clearly present information and obtain others’ buy‑ins.
• The ability to provide direction and guidance to a group of people.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem‑solving ability, with affinity for resourcefulness, and self‑driven entrepreneurial style.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict effectively.
• The ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment related problems.
• Possess a mindset that embraces challenge and change.
• Passion for metals, in general, and for project results, in specific, as well as clear willingness for self‑development.
• Must be able to motivate employees, exchange ideas and expectations in a productive manner, and learn to be an adaptable and relatable leadership figure to others.
• Ability to promote win‑win outcomes in the workplace.

• Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.
• Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
• Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations.
• Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
• Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,…