Junior Physical Trader Molybdenum (China)

About the role

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world. As a responsible miner - of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel - we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our

Responsibilities

• KEY TASKS
• Safety, Health & Environment
• We give our all to eliminating injuries because we value life and are unconditional about safety, health, and well-being at work and at home.
• Every Marketing Employee will spend time each quarter working on activity which supports Physical Health and Safety.
• Compliance
• Adherence to all Anglo American Group and Marketing policies and procedures, as well as observing proper standards of conduct relating to the role.
• Comply with Anglo American Security and Operating Standards
• Sales Strategy and Plans
• Support the Molybdenum Trader in the development of the regional sales plan in the near to medium term.
• Closely manage relationships for molybdenum concentrate and finished goods opportunities in the region.
• Sales Performance
• Support the Molybdenum Trader in maximising the value of the sales book in the region by optimizing finished goods and concentrate sales.
• Understand customer specific value-in-use of molybdenum and customer trade-offs to create customer-specific sales / marketing solutions.
• Support the development of new routes to market such as distribution channels and warehousing
• Leverage data analytics and market insights to track sales performance, identify improvement areas, and implement actions that drive sustained revenue growth and margin optimization.
• Customer & Supplier Relationship Management
• Manage regional customers and supplier accounts and support the development of new customers supply opportunities.
• Build customer and supplier development plans focusing on a customer/supplier centric material solutions provision approach
• Develop relationships with suppliers and consumers of molybdenum products.
• Business Development
• Support short and long term sourcing activities and initiatives
• Identify potential sourcing and origination targets as part of longer term growth strategy
• Support and / or implement new commercial opportunities in the molybdenum market through internal and external working relationships and interactions beyond immediate team
• Support the implementation of regional and market development strategies
• Market Intelligence
• Act as a source of market, customer and competitor intelligence for the molybdenum and ferro alloys markets in Asia.
• Monitor trade and production data for the region to provide timely information to sales and marketing team
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant information to support the Physical Trading Molybdenum and Specialist - Book Optimisation in commercial decision making
• Sales & Marketing Growth
• Support the growth of the molybdenum sales and marketing business including identifying and executing 3rd party sourcing opportunities
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with Sales Operations, Legal, Contract Administration, and ISOP teams to ensure seamless execution of commercial activities.
• Work with Legal and Contract Administration to secure robust, compliant, and value-adding commercial agreements.
• Foster transparent communication and knowledge sharing across functions to drive efficiency and support commercial decision-making.

Requirements

• Knowledge of supply and consumption of molybdenum and other ferro alloys in stainless, carbon, and specialty steel markets.
• Experience and technical / product knowledge in the marketing and physical trading of molybdenum concentrates/finished products or ferro alloys
• Ability to actively identify and support the management of price risk in equity and third-party transactions;
• Highly motivated, charismatic, self-starter, winning personality
• Team player who has a positive impact on team culture
• Good analytic skills
• Eager to learn and develop
• Ability to build and grow a close long-term relationship with roasters and other customers, focusing on collaborating and building trust with them
• Significant local business travel to visit customers
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

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