Continuous Improvement Manager Remote Jobs in Virginia

Aurubis - metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!
As an Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth procurement of raw materials and services necessary for our smelting operations. Working closely with the procurement team and stakeholders across various departments, you will be responsible for analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and supporting the procurement process from requisition to delivery. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development within the organization. This is a remote role, ideally based in Houston or Dallas, TX.
Account Manager (Remote)
Your Tasks
Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy for recycling raw materials, aligned with Aurubis Richmond's production plans and sustainability goals. Continuously evaluate and update the strategy to optimize sourcing, supplier selection, and recycling practices.
Service North American suppliers for recycling raw materials and establish long term partnerships.
Help to prepare and carry out contract negotiations.
Assist in acquiring new suppliers and finding new materials.
Report market developments and create market analyses.
Visit suppliers on a regular basis to develop the purchase portfolio.
Coordinate deliveries and contract fulfillment with Customer Services.
Liaise with internal stakeholders, including production teams, engineers, sustainability teams, and finance departments, to understand material requirements, forecast needs, and ensure smooth coordination of procurement activities.
Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding orders, specifications, changes, and issue resolution.
Your Profile
Bachelor's degree, preferably in the field of Economics, Business Administration, or Engineering.
1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
Experience as a buyer or procurement professional in the recycling industry, preferably related to metal smelting or manufacturing.
Understand recycling processes and raw materials used in metal smelting, including scrap metals, alloys, and other recycled materials.
Experience with selling as refining services.
Negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, conduct cost analyses, and drive cost optimization initiatives in the recycling context.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, and external suppliers.
Ensure a smooth transition between strategic and operational procurement, as well as project management.
Implement location-based procurement initiatives and projects.
Knowledge of supply chain management principles, including sourcing strategies, inventory management, and environmental compliance.
Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and sustainability standards, such as ISO 14001 and circular economy principles.
Proficiency in using procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Special Skills
Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges.
Individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment in which he/she must be strategic yet tactical.
Able to speak persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Ability to portray customer, business, and solution focused leadership.
Exhibit a strong work ethic - willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
Proven commitment to change and continuous improvement.
Exceptional communication skills - includes listening, leadership style, speaking, etc. to effectively communicate targets and goals to his/her team.
Must possess the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
Capability to clearly present information and obtain others' buy-ins.
The ability to provide direction and guidance to a group of people.
Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with affinity for resourcefulness, and self-driven entrepreneurial style.
Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict effectively.
The ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment related problems.
Possess a mindset that embraces challenge and change.
Passion for metals, in general, and for project results, in specific, as well as clear willingness for self-development.
Must be able to motivate employees, exchange ideas and expectations in a productive manner, and learn to be an adaptable and relatable leadership figure to others.
Ability to promote win-win outcomes in the workplace.
Physical Requirements
Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.
Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations.
Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.
We Offer
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
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Aurubis is an employer that stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical impairment and social origin or any other legally protected characteristics of an individual.