Steven Zhang

Experience

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  Jilin Jien Nickel Industry Co., Ltd.

  Jul 2007 - Feb 2016

  1.Develop and perform short term and long term import procurement strategy for non ferrous raw material commodities.2.Supervise and manage international procurement strategy, regularly analyze trade data and adjust sourcing strategy according to company and market requirements.3.Work with cross-functional teams in completion of the sourcing process optimization, including the development of Import Request for Proposals, negotiation, contract development and execution as well as materials quality control and timely delivery.4.Support and initiate supplier development, evaluation and management efforts which promote shared mutually beneficial relationships and productivity improvements leading to reduced costs.5.Actively identify and capture pricing opportunities on LME which realize procurement cost and risk lockout 6.Lead logistics supplier identification, development and management. Monitor and coordinate logistics expediting, inspection and traffic activities at all stages and take appropriate actions to ensure that the complete logistics cycle is on schedule and within the budget.7.Generally acquainted with production technology and market of non ferrous metal materials commodities and conduct economic, financial and market research to support business goals.8.Import of metallurgical equipments and spare parts and auxiliary materials occasionally.9.Responsible for team establishment, training and coach.10.Temporary or long term business trips domestically and internationally for specific tasks. Show less 1.Assist department manager in basic planning and development of materials supply scheduling with reference to issue quotas of requisitions and purchase order placement.2.Assist to develop and maintain key vendor lists and to negotiate, create and execute import contracts.3.Monitor and coordinate non ferrous material deliveries, bank guarantee, contract letter of credit, shipping documents, etc. and follow up payments.4.Establish site material control procedure and methodology together with site material controller.5.Management and coordination with logistics forwarders to get best services; Confirm and supervise reasonable logistics plan for Customs clearance, CIQ and transport to plant site. 6.Monitor and summarize the issues of imported material requisitions of quality and quantity by appropriate departments within required dates.7.Application and renewal of import licenses and tax exemption certificates for solid wastes and specific equipments.8.Maintain records and database of all quotation negotiations and contract prices by products and vendors.9.Liaison between Jien and external agencies such as Customs office, SAFE, CIQ and banks etc.10.Translation and generalizations of technical issues such as geology, exploration, resources and reserves etc. for overseas target projects.11.Import of auxiliary equipments and spare parts for mining industry. Show less

  • Manager - Nickel Raw materials supply & Logistics

    Jan 2011 - Feb 2016

  • Import Superintedent

    Jul 2007 - Dec 2010
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  Tianjin Maolian Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

  Mar 2016 - May 2021

  Director of purchasing &marketing, Nickel& cobalt

  Nickel, Copper & Cobalt raw materials sourcing & purchasing internationally and domesticallyNickel cathod & salts marketing & sellingLogistics & Customs clearance issuesHedging for NickelSupply chain financingTeam management

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  PT. Hengsheng New Energy Material Indonesia

  Jun 2021 - now

  Commercial Director

  1. Indonesia local laterite nickel ore sourcing and purchasing.2.Brown coal/steam coal/ anthracite/PCI sourcing and purchasing.3. Limestone and solid sulphur sourcing domestically and internationally.4. Domestic & international logistics and supply chain management 5. Nickel market trend insight &Nickel matte marketing6. Hedging management.7. Commercial team building & management