The CEO Netherlands is responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership of our recycling business in the Dutch market, including full P&L accountability. The role focuses on driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and strengthening the company’s competitive position internationally..
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Define and execute the business strategy for metal recycling in the Netherlands, aligned with the company’s long-term vision.
- Identify new business opportunities and emerging markets to expand the company’s footprint.
- Drive commercial activities, negotiate key contracts, and build strong relationships with customers and partners to increase revenue and market share.
- Oversee procurement of raw materials and services, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
- Inspire, lead, and develop high-performing teams to achieve ambitious objectives.
- Establish and monitor budgets, ensuring compliance with investment commitments and financial targets (EBITDA, cash flow, ROCE).
- Oversee and optimize production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to environmental standards.
- Guarantee seamless integration within the ArcelorMittal Group and ensure strict application of corporate procedures.
- Analyze operational data, identify improvement areas, and implement actionable plans to enhance performance.
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration with BD Recycling management and key stakeholders.
- Champion ArcelorMittal’s health and safety culture across all local teams.
Requirements
- Significant professional leadership experience
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred)
- Knowledge of recycling industry practices and market dynamics in Netherlands, proven experience in waste management & metal recycling technologies
- Entrepreneurial mindset and innovative spirit
- Results-oriented with strong performance record, able to drive performance and profitability
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- High level of self-organization and detail-orientation
- Good oral and written communication skills in Dutch and English, German a plus
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.
About the TeamAs one of the world's leading metal recycling companies, Riwald Recycling plays a pivotal role as a worldwide supplier in the circular chain of sustainable material use. With over 30 years of history and two locations, we supply the global demand for ferrous and non-ferrous for various types of industries. Due to our experience, wide range of recycling techniques and our commitment to environmental, social and corporate standards, Riwald Recycling is one of the most advanced, respected and trusted recycling companies within the Netherlands and the rest of the world.
On annual basis, Riwald Recycling recycles several hundred thousand tonnages of waste materials - varying from electrical household equipment, industrial high-quality residual flows to complete trains and airplanes. These materials will be recycled into more than 150 different types of sustainable raw materials. Based on the position and expertise of Riwald Recycling, in combination with its high-tech separation technologies, Riwald Recycling plays a crucial role in finding solutions for global environmental issues. Our sustainability strategies are linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we integrate innovative technologies for maximum recovery of materials.
Job Info- Job Identification 31272
- Job Category (General) Management
- Posting Date 12/23/2025, 08:37 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
€100000 - €200000 monthly