Manager – Aluminum Scrap and Secondary

Alcoa

. Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement of aluminum scrap across Europe .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRotterdam • NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aluminum scrap procurement and recycling, with a strong understanding of European market dynamics and supplier relationships. Capable of developing sourcing strategies, managing contracts, and optimizing supply chain operations to maximize recovery value.

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Aluminum Scrap ProcurementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationsMarket Intelligence AnalysisSupply Chain Operations

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Hard Skills

Aluminum Alloys KnowledgeRecycling Value ChainsSecondary Material Recovery ProcessesClaims ResolutionInventory ManagementPricing Mechanisms InterpretationRisk Management PrinciplesCommercial Acumen

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Business Systems

Industry Keywords

Aluminum ScrapCommodity SourcingIndustrial Raw Material PurchasingEuropean Supplier LandscapeSupply Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement of aluminum scrap across Europe
Support secondary material processing activities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for aluminum scrap and secondary materials
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, processors, brokers, and internal stakeholders
Analyze scrap market trends, pricing mechanisms, supply dynamics, and business data
Provide actionable market intelligence and support data-driven decision making
Lead supplier qualification, contract management, responsible sourcing compliance, traceability, and operational execution
Collaborate with commercial, operational, technical, logistics, quality, finance, and EHS functions
Optimize inventory and manage supplier performance
Resolve claims and mitigate supply risks to ensure continuity of supply
Maximize recovery value from scrap and secondary materials
Use Microsoft 365 and business systems to monitor performance and drive sustainable results
Report to the Vice President, Value-Added Product Sales, Europe
Travel regularly across Europe to suppliers, processing partners, operational sites, and industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in aluminum scrap procurement, recycling, commodity sourcing, or industrial raw material purchasing
Strong understanding of the European supplier landscape and market dynamics
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and identifying opportunities to optimize value and profitability
Solid knowledge of aluminum alloys, scrap qualities, recycling value chains, and secondary material recovery processes
Understanding of logistics, supply chain operations, inventory management, quality specifications, and claims resolution within complex industrial environments
Ability to interpret market intelligence, pricing mechanisms, LME-linked structures, scrap spreads, and risk management principles
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Professional written and verbal proficiency in English required
Norwegian strongly valued
Willingness to travel approximately 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to contribute to sustainable aluminum production and recycling
Opportunity to influence sourcing and circular economy initiatives across Europe
Collaboration with experienced commercial, operational and technical teams
Meaningful partnerships across an international supplier network
Company commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement
International work environment
Regular travel across Europe to suppliers, processing partners, operational sites and industry events