At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.
We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.
We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.
Join Eramet and become the new face of mining!
Senior sales manager manganèse ore F/H
Paris, FR
Offer subject to the terms of a local contract without expatriate benefits.
Job Description :
We are looking for a Sales and Purchase Manager – Manganese Ore (M/F). Reporting to the Manganese Ore Sales Director, you will play a dual strategic role: developing manganese ore sales across key international markets, while also securing the procurement needed to support the Group's alloy production plants. Your main objective? To sustainably optimise the financial performance of the scope under your responsibility. The position is based in Paris 15th district..
Responsibilities :
- Manage a portfolio of international clients (Americas, Asia, Europe), including strategic accounts.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure operational and commercial follow-up.
- Develop sales forecasts and contribute to the budgeting process.
- Build commercial offers by optimising logistics, financial, and tax-related costs.
- Provide the marketing teams with strategic market intelligence on clients, competitors, and developments.
- Negotiate external manganese ore purchases for the Group’s alloy plants (over 500 kt/year).
- Identify and maintain a strong network of international suppliers and traders.
- Analyse supplier offers and optimise procurement costs for industrial sites.
- Monitor production site demand forecasts and coordinate logistics flows with all stakeholders.
Your profile:
- Master’s degree (Business School, Engineering School or equivalent).
- At least 10 years of experience in export sales or procurement roles, ideally in industry or the raw materials sector.
- Strong skills in negotiation, market analysis, and contract management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, customer-oriented mindset, rigor, and team spirit.
- Fluent English is essential (international environment).
Our benefits:
Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting career in a dynamic, inclusive and international working environment, with numerous development opportunities!
Join Eramet's teams and benefit from:
- An attractive remuneration package including a fixed annual salary, performance-related variable pay, profit-sharing and incentive schemes and various bonuses depending on your position.
- Access to an employee share ownership program
- A comprehensive employee savings and retirement plan co-financed by the company
- 100% reimbursement of your Navigo pass or sustainable mobility package (bicycle, car-sharing, season ticket, transport allowance, etc.).
- Up to 2 days' teleworking per week, depending on your team's working arrangements
- Mutual health and provident insurance
- Access to discounted leisure activities
With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group. We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin or sexual orientation. We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.