Roles & Responsibilities
Role Summary
The General Manager – Iron Ore Raw Material's Procurement will be responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and management of iron ore procurement activities for the organization.
This role will ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of iron ore to support the company’s steelmaking or trading operations, while building and maintaining strong supplier relationships across global markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for iron ore aligned with business objectives.
- Maintaining relationships with existing mining companies and suppliers of other categories;
- Identify, evaluate, and secure reliable supply sources from global markets.
- Collection and analysis of Iron Ore market information
- Ensure timely delivery of required quantities and grades to meet operational needs .
- Oversee contract management, performance monitoring, and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global miners, traders, and logistics providers.
- Monitor global commodity trends, pricing dynamics, and supply-demand factors.
- Negotiate long-term agreements and spot purchases to optimize cost and supply stability.
- Drive cost savings and value creation through effective negotiation and sourcing initiatives.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and procurement reports for management review.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in International trading, Business, Procurement or related field; Business English related professionalize is a must.Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 8 years in iron ore, steel, or commodity physical trading.Strong network and established relationships with global iron ore suppliers and traders.Proven track record in large-scale contract negotiation and supplier management.Solid understanding of global commodity markets, pricing indices (e.g., Platts, Metal Bulletin), and shipping / logistics.Experience in managing procurement teams and working in cross-functional environment.Strong negotiation and influencing skills.Excellent analytical and commercial acumen.Global mindset with cultural sensitivity.Strong leadership and team development capabilities.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Tell employers what skills you have
Negotiation
Management Skills
Budgets
Contract Management
Raw Materials
Strategic Sourcing
Pricing
Sourcing
Iron Ore
Commodity Markets
Contract Negotiation