Description:
Our client in the mining field is looking for a Sourcing Manager to join their team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the sourcing of feedstock for the Smelter and Refinery on a sustainable basis in compliance with the LBMA Responsible Gold and Silver Guidance requirements and Corporate Strategy & Policy.
• Develop, nurture and sustain strong and durable partnerships with key potential and existing Depositors.
• Take responsibility for, and manage, a portfolio of Depositors in terms of customer service, queries, opportunities and special projects.
• Expand and develop the current information network (electronic resources, vendor & Depositor relationships etc.), and provide insightful and actionable market intelligence (e.g. pricing, tenders, opportunities)
• Interface and collaborate across various functions at Rand Refinery (e.g.Operations, Sampling & Evaluation, Finance & Treasury, Procurement & Creditors, SHEQ) in delivering on Sourcing Initiatives
• Interact directly with current and potential clients under minimal supervision, being cognisant of the required etiquette and nature of the business relationship.
• To be able to conduct and manage customer relations, sales, business development, and due diligence/compliance activities.
• Co-ordinate Timing & Transport Agreements
• Process Contract Inquiries
• Resolve Non Contract Performance
• Sourcing Monthly Reporting
• Implement Annual Pricing
• Prepare for Regulatory Audit / Inspection
Key Skills
• Must be a self-starter and able to work in a consistent, logical manner, with minimal supervision, and remain objective and calm.
• Additional experience and qualifications above the minimum requirements will be to the applicant’s advantage.
Required Skills
5 Years of Experience
Qualifications
• 5 years of experience within a marketing, trading, sourcing, evaluation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) environment and/or experience in the precious metals industry.
• Understand the smelting and refining processes
• Understanding of materials handling and sampling & assaying techniques/issues
• Familiar with Legislative and Responsible sourcing requirements
• Understanding of the source of Refinery and Smelter feedstocks and the drivers that determine their characteristics (e.g. ore & extractive metallurgy)