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Senior Recruiter @ Vale Base Metals | Sourcing Strategy, Human Resources
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?
Who We Are
We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Specialist, Weighing, Sampling & Moisture Determination (WSMD) to join our Commercial team in Switzerland.
This is a permanent position in Switzerland.
As a WSMD Specialist you will oversee the Weighing, Sampling, Moisture Determination (WSMD) and Assay Exchange processes for Copper and PGM intermediate products; this role plays a crucial role in ensuring the value accuracy and quality of the products. The focus of this position lies on acting as the leading decision-maker for accuracy in weights and moisture determination in VBM operations as well as at customer’s ports of discharge, assay exchanges, accuracy of assays between internal and external laboratories, playing a pivotal role in driving commercial decisions related to WSMD commercial terms and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Your experience and skills will require you to work closely with production, quality control, and logistics teams to maintain the integrity of the product throughout the supply chain.
Additionally, in this position you will:
* Provide leadership in the commercial aspects of WSMD and assay exchange activities, driving operational excellence and maximizing value creation. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the Commercial Department.
* Evaluate weight differences between VBM operations and customers, identify root cause of variances and implement processes to minimize losses. Analyze internal weighing procedures to ensure precise measurements for production and shipping.
* Oversee the assay exchange process, ensuring accuracy and timely transfer of information to internal and external interested parties. Facilitate the exchange of assay data with external laboratories and assay providers for sample analysis.
* Record and analyze data from weighing, sampling, and moisture determination processes, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders. Develop and monitor performance metrics related to WSMD and assay exchange, preparing comprehensive reports and presentations. Manage improvements to the current Assays database and business intelligence reports, and results tracking framework.
* Collaborate with the Sales teams to negotiate and execute contracts, integrating quality, WSMD, and assay specifications into commercial agreements. Work closely with production, quality control, and logistics teams to ensure seamless operations and product quality.
* Ensure compliance with international best practices in WSMD processes at final receiver facilities. Stay updated on relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to WSMD and Assays Exchange.
About You
Education:
* Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Engineering or a related field.
Experience:
* A minimum of 8 years of experience in weighing, sampling, and moisture determination processes, in the mining or metals industry.
Skills:
* Strong technical knowledge of laboratory procedures, assay methods, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
* Experience in weight determination methodologies and sampling processes for multi-metal intermediate products, in particular copper concentrates.
* Demonstrated success in improving the value of intermediate products.
* Proven leadership capabilities, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational success.
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze complex data. Proficiency in data management and reporting software.
* Ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple teams.
* Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical and commercial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
What We Offer You
* Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
* Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
* Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances).
* Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental).
* Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
* Employee Family Assistance Program.
* Online training and career development opportunities.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.
Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance and Analyst
* Industries: Mining, Oil, Gas, and Primary Metal Manufacturing
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