Raw Material Network Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Profile Personnel Full time

Brief Role Description
To establish a bridge function (representative) for the Group Raw Material Purchasing onto the African raw material and automotive associations as well as for the Group Purchasing Headquarters. Additionally, a support function for public affairs in partnership or escalations subjects with local governments is part of this position´s scope.


Possible Tasks within this Role
Responsible for the management of the Raw Material Regional Office (personal, disciplinary and functional leadership)

Participation in all local network associations for raw materials, raw material politics and raw material automotive policies within Africa as the regional representative for the Company-Group

Construction of a centralized database that's valid for the African countries considering local news, laws, regulations, insiders as well as information regarding subvention programs with the scope of the mining and refining industry for the Company priority raw materials to support the group with alternative mining suppliers

Identification of opportunities and risks via a Risk Analysis from regulations and initiatives and derive suitable measures for the Raw Material Steerer (legal entity buyer)

Manage and report to the Group on local and regional Best Practices such as purchasing strategies, alternative materials, local Standards, innovative Recycling products to keep the Central Raw Material Data Manager abreast with regional mining initiatives

Interact with local governments for raw material initiatives (e.g. Africa MaVal) to be the regional "Bridge-Function" between government and the Company group strategic Raw Material Purchasing

Network with local research (e.g. universities) and geological institutes (e.g. USGS) to identify new potential raw material sources and alternative technologies for the Company group strategic Raw Material Purchasing to consider in their development and sourcing process

Network with raw material and automotive associations to gain access to relevant raw material information (system, newsletter, etc.) and report monthly to the Company group strategic Raw Material Purchasing

Manage and collaborate with Company group R&D-department to organize exchange meetings with research institutions and possible suppliers to promote regional raw material solutions

Manage and facilitate the application of regional alternative materials and/or standards with Company group R&D-Department

Prepare, organize and manage Local Tech-Days for potential raw material suppliers to introduce and present their company offerings

Support to the Raw Material Steerer setting up supply safety strategy for raw materials (connection between market and regulation aspects)

Support for the Company-Group Public Affairs Department regarding organization of escalation meetings with local government representatives (e.g. ministry of economy, ministry of industry)


Qualification requirements
A recognised university Degree / Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Economy - interdisciplinary background of politics, public affairs, sustainability management as an advantage
Experience needed

A minimum of 5 years' experience in the Automotive and/or Mining Industry

Working Experience on automotive/ raw material associations in Africa


Essentials
Knowledge of the Raw material Market (Main materials, Producers, countries, regulations)

Knowledge of ESG-aspects on critical raw materials

Knowledge in raw material regulation in Africa for the following materials: Copper, Plastics, Aluminium, Rear Earth, Magnesium, Tungsten, Gallium, Germanium, Nickel, Graphite

Ability to deal with different stakeholders within the Raw Material/ Automotive industry as well as with development and education institutions

Excellent Oral and written Communication skills

Excellent Presentation, Argumentation skills

Planning and management skills

Structured working style

Computer Literacy is essential (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Self-motivated and driven

Independent working style

Strong Teamwork skills



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