Responsibilities:
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 Company-Group
Construction of a centralized database that’s 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 (e.g. Africa MaVal) to be the regional “Bridge-Function” between government and the Company group strategic Raw Material Purchasing
Network with local research (e.g. universities) and geological institutes (e.g. USGS) 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 VW group R&D-department 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&D-Department
Prepare, organize and manage Local Tech-Days for potential raw material suppliers to introduce and present their company offerings
Support to the Raw Material Steerer setting up supply safety strategy for raw materials (connection between market and regulation aspects)
Support for the VW-Group Public Affairs Department regarding organisation of escalation meetings with local government representatives (e.g. ministry of economy, ministry of industry)
Essential:
A recognized university Degree / Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Economy - interdisciplinary background of politics, public affairs, sustainability management as an advantage
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Automotive and/or Mining Industry
Working Experience on automotive/ raw material associations in Africa
Knowledge of the Raw material Market (Main materials, Producers, countries, regulations)
Knowledge of ESG-aspects on critical raw materials
Knowledge in raw material regulation in Africa for the following materials: Copper, Plastics, Aluminum, 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)
Self-motivated 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 / Proficiency in German
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