Role Summary
The Procurement Director- 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.
