Principal Specialist, Raw materials, Procurement and Logistics - Vanderbijlpark (S2)

Principal Specialist, Raw materials, Procurement and Logistics - Vanderbijlpark (S2)

Listing reference : arcmt_

Listing status : Under Review

Apply by : 24 August 2025

Position summary

Industry : Manufacturing

Job category : Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : No

About our company

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly”, a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.

Introduction

ArcelorMittal South Africa is recruiting a Principal Specialist, Raw materials, Procurement and Logistics - Vanderbijlpark (S2)

Key Performance Areas

• Managing the supply of Secondary Raw Materials (Ferro alloys, Base Metals and Metallics) to ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA).
• Develop commodity strategy aligned with the long-term view of the company and transfer this commodity strategy into the supply chain strategy.
• Develop and maintain current and future suppliers.
• Contract negotiations, creation, and management.
• Do integrated planning to ensure alignment with Production requirements.
• Procurement of raw materials to achieve production targets and alignment of logistics to deliver the required volumes to the different plants throughout ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA).
• Managing working capital and inter business unit transfers.
• Conduct supply chain benchmarking and recommended best practises
• Develop customized strategies to improve service levels whilst reducing total cost of ownership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external and internal parties and interaction with cross-functional teams within ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA).
• Managing a team to ensure optimum performance in achieving goals
• Coordinate the analysis of relevant data
• Understand supplier's operating environment

Develop a technical profile of qualities and volumes required by oxygen steel making

Development and implementation of market assessment and sourcing strategy

Quality and Risk Management

Qualification

Experience and Requirements

Personal Attributes

Skills

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