Superintendent - Raw Material & Product Trade
Job no: 503113
Work type: Régime à durée déterminée
Location: mine de Kinsevere
Key Responsibilities
- Raw Material Sourcing (DRC Operations)
- Identify and develop suppliers for copper oxide ore, sulphide ore, and copper concentrates; establish and manage long-term off-take agreements.
- Design precise procurement schemes based on LME/MB benchmark prices, utilizing complex models including TC/RCs, grade discounts, and impurity penalties.
- Oversee on-site sampling, assaying supervision, and moisture/transport loss control to ensure the security and accuracy of "grade-weight" assets.
- Finished Product Sales Execution & Coordination
- Collaborate with the Group Marketing Team to manage the delivery of cathode copper, hydroxide cobalt, and scraps.
- Coordinate with processing, warehousing, logistics, and customs departments to ensure seamless export operations.
- Resolve emergencies or discrepancies arising during the export and delivery of finished products.
- Compliance, Sourcing & Market Intelligence
- Execute OECD Due Diligence for Responsible Supply Chains to ensure all mineral sources are compliant and fully traceable.
- Monitor and report on DRC local ore coefficients, competitor activities, and changes in export policies to support strategic decision-making.
Skills
- Proficiency in calculating raw material costs and smelting recovery rates based on mineral physical-chemical indices.
- Expert knowledge of International Trade Terms (Incoterms 2020) and international settlement/LC processes.
- Sets high standards for teamwork.
- Provides advice and practical support for internal and external relationships.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin for reporting. French is required for business negotiations and legal contract reviews.
Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of copper/cobalt pricing logic (LME/MB) and global trade compliance standards.
- Familiarity with project management dimensions (cost, risk, and stakeholder management).
Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in mineral trading, bulk commodity procurement, or commercial roles within smelting enterprises
- Prior experience with internationally recognized trading houses is highly preferred.
- Preferred Deep understanding of the DRC market with local operational experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in International Trade, Mining Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- A valid driving license is required for mine site travel.
Advertised: W. Central Africa Standard Time
Applications close: W. Central Africa Standard Time
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