Senior Trader - Recycling Business Unit
Baar, Zg, Ch
Glencore Canada Corporation is a merger of the assets of Noranda Inc, Falconbridge Limited and Xstrata Copper. Progressive career within the copper and precious metal business.Senior Trader (VP level), Recycling Business Unit, Toronto, Ontario (2002-2016)Negotiated spot and multi year supply contracts for >100,000 tonnes/year of recyclable materials to the smelter that provides a significant contribution to operating revenue. Led the commercial team with representatives in Canada, United States, Switzerland, Malaysia, China and Vietnam. Established, communicated and measured goals for the commercial team that were aligned with the overall copper business strategies. Managed diverse supplier relationships that ranged from Fortune 500 companies to privately owned businesses. Influenced standards around Conflict Minerals and provided a workable framework for Glencore to operate within. Lobbied the Canadian government for changes to NAFTA Rules of Origin related to copper. Participating as a key member of an industry coalition lobbying the US government for regulations related to e-waste recycling. Member of the Board of Directors for Malaysian and US subsidiary companies ADDITIONAL CAREER INFORMATIONSix Sigma Project Champion, Horne Division Copper Smelter, Rouyn, Quebec (1998-2002)Six Sigma Black Belt, Horne Smelter, Rouyn, Quebec (2000-2001)Business Superintendent, Horne Smelter, Rouyn, Quebec (1998-2000)Manager, By-product metal sales, Toronto, Ontario (1992-1996)Marketing Representative, Recycling Business Unit, Toronto, Ontario (1988-1992)