关于角色
Our company is searching for candidates for the position of commodity strategist, based in The Democratic Republic of Congo. You will be responsible for interfacing between Mezzarion product teams and buyers. In this position you will play a vital role managing suppliers by working across organisations to formulate and execute commodity strategies, align development deliverables, negotiate contracts and agreements, benchmark suppliers, and resolve delivery, cost and production challenges.
要求
Requirements and skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Finance discipline
experience in a similar role
good understanding of manufacturing processes
willingness to learn new skills
creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities
solid analytical and written/oral communication skills in English
ability to communicate in a cross-cultural environment
strong local and international commodities understanding and a willingness to travel internationally
Responsibilities
develop and implement commodity strategy, including long range capacity planning for 3+ years into the future
take material sourcing decisions and be accountable for performance against cost, quality, and lead time goals
onboard new suppliers considering evaluation of capability, implementation of legal contracts, assessment of financial risks, establishment of performance reviews
evaluate supplier reliability and develop new supply sources where vendors or suppliers are no longer competitive
set improvement plans and follow up for results
gather quotations, evaluate bids, and consider various supplier performance metrics to award business
evaluate risk of ongoing availability of material, address obsolescence, and last time buys. Implement stocking strategies and contracts to mitigate future availability and supply chain risks
forecast cost impacts, approve pricing changes, and negotiate cost reduction with suppliers
interact with engineering, manufacturing, and other groups to understand cross functional impacts of design and manufacturing strategy decisions
work cross functionally with Supply Chain Operations, Logistics and all groups involved to minimise supply chain disruptions
关于公司
Mezzarion is a mining company focused on critical minerals that will power the world of tomorrow. The company is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe, and operates across Africa. Mezzarion is dedicated to sustainably empowering the future by developing environmentally friendly production processes and contributing to the development of economies across the continent.
Focus: Mezzarion is focused on mining and processing critical minerals across Africa to contribute to the development of economies across the continent.
Vision: The company aims to impact global business with its services and products while developing and empowering local economies across Africa.
Innovative Solutions: Mezzarion is committed to pioneering innovative solutions for supplying essential materials that power and shape the world, such as iron ore for steel production and lithium for electric vehicles.
Sustainability: We emphasis the development of environmentally friendly production processes that safeguard future generations and ensure economies are prepared for the future.
Beneficiation: Mezzarion is actively investing in processing plants for various minerals, promoting local processing and reducing reliance on imports.
Mezzarion is a mining company that prioritises sustainability and innovation in its operations to empower the future of Africa and the world.