Raw Material Network Development Manager automotivemining
Raw Material Network Development Manager automotivemining
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Duties & Responsibilities
Job Position: Raw Material Network Development Manager (automotive/mining)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R73000 to R85000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience benefits
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Recognised university Degree / Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Engineering Economy interdisciplinary background of politics public affairs sustainability management as an advantage
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the Automotive and/or Mining Industry
- Working experience on automotive/raw material associations in Africa
Essential
- Knowledge of the raw material market (main materials producers countries regulations)
- Knowledge of ESGaspects 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)
- Selfmotivated and driven
- Independent working style
- Strong teamwork skills
- Full availability to perform international business trips (within Africa)
- Multicultural competence
- Leadership and delegation
- Fluent in English
Key Performance Areas:
- Establish a bridge function (representative) for the Raw Material Purchasing onto the African raw material and automotive associations as well as for the Group Purchasing Headquarters
- Support function for public affairs in partnership or escalations subjects with local governments is part of this positions scope
- 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 organisation
- Construction of a centralized database thats 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 to be the regional BridgeFunction between government and the company group strategic Raw Material Purchasing
- Network with local research (e.g. universities) and geological institutes 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&Ddepartment 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&DDepartment
- Support to the Raw Material Steerer setting up supply safety strategy for raw materials (connection between market and regulation aspects)
- Support for the Group Public Affairs Department regarding organisation of escalation meetings with local government representatives (e.g. ministry of economy ministry of industry)
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Recognised university Degree / Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Engineering Economy interdisciplinary background of politics public affairs sustainability management as an advantage
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the Automotive and/or Mining Industry
- Working experience on automotive/raw material associations in Africa
Essential
- Knowledge of the raw material market (main materials producers countries regulations)
- Knowledge of ESGaspects 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)
- Selfmotivated and driven
- Independent working style
- Strong teamwork skills
- Full availability to perform international business trips (within Africa)
- Multicultural competence
- Leadership and delegation
- Fluent in English
Key Performance Areas:
- Establish a bridge function (representative) for the Raw Material Purchasing onto the African raw material and automotive associations as well as for the Group Purchasing Headquarters
- Support function for public affairs in partnership or escalations subjects with local governments is part of this positions scope
- 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 organisation
- Construction of a centralized database thats 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 to be the regional BridgeFunction between government and the company group strategic Raw Material Purchasing
- Network with local research (e.g. universities) and geological institutes 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&Ddepartment 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&DDepartment
- Support to the Raw Material Steerer setting up supply safety strategy for raw materials (connection between market and regulation aspects)
- Support for the Group Public Affairs Department regarding organisation of escalation meetings with local government representatives (e.g. ministry of economy ministry of industry)
Package & Remuneration
R73000 to R85000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience benefits
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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