Physical trade | Upstream origination | Supply chain ownership
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The German Commodities Group (GCG) is an independent commodity trader with a focus on physical energy sources and critical raw materials. Our goal is to contribute to the security of supply of European industry through transparent, resilient trading strategies and state-of-the-art technology. Our mission: "We supply the raw materials for a resilient industrial future for Europe.
As Sourcing Manager Metals & Minerals you will develop a diversified procurement portfolio for lithium, copper, cobalt, nickel and other critical raw materials. You will identify and qualify upstream projects, negotiate offtake and pre-finance structures, ensure logistics and quality assurance and hand over tradable volumes to the trading desk. Your mandate includes the entire value chain from the mine to the European port.
| Subject area | Typical activities |
| Upstream Origination | - Identification of new mining and recycling projects in LATAM, Africa, EMEA, Asia |
| - Establishment of long-term off-take, pre-payment or streaming contracts | |
| ESG & Compliance | - Implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidelines, LME Responsible Sourcing and EU Critical Raw Materials Act |
| - Implementation of ESG audits, traceability checks and sanctions screenings | |
| Contract Structuring | - Negotiation of parameter/penalty formulas |
| - Design of payment and security mechanisms | |
| Logistics & Infrastructure | - Securing bulk/container slots, rail and storage capacities |
| - Coordination of charter parties, laytime management, customs and port processes | |
| Quality Assurance | - Organization of independent assays, moisture and sieve analyses; management of Q&Q disputes |
| - Maintenance of a register of certified laboratories and surveyors | |
| Stakeholder interface | - Handover of tradable flows to trading, risk, legal and logistics teams |
| - Cooperation with development banks and financial partners for working capital models |
| Your advantage | What this means |
| Supply chain ownership | End-to-end responsibility for the raw material source until handover to the trading desk |
| High Visibility | Direct access to the management |
| Performance remuneration | Competitive fixed salary, participation in deal upside |
| Flexible working models | Remote / hybrid, modern tools, international project work |
| Further development | Professional training and certifications |
Please send us your CV (German or English) including your availability and salary expectations. We will confirm receipt within 48 hours and initiate a two-stage interview process (technical case & cultural fit).
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