Gold Sourcing Manager - Africa

" Talented and accomplished Sales, and Business Development professional with extensive background in Indian FMCG market, Paints & chemicals, and Precious Metal Industry, especially in Gold Trading & Mining, in East African markets, which includes Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan.
An experienced Precious Metal Trader in shaping the metals trading strategy, originating and closing the deals, and building long-term relationships that supports company growth.

Proven ability to dramatically increase revenue, reduce costs, increase market share.
Coordinating business development activities focusing suppliers and Market expansion.

Performing forecast LBMA industry analyse. Previous experience in re-organization of Sales and business operations to improve efficiency.

Highly skilled in identifying new business opportunities, growing existing business and winning customer loyalty. "
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Skills keywords: Array
Qualifications:

Bachelor in Business Administration from India.
Certificate in Export & Import from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
Certificate in CRM and Customer Management.

Personal Information:

• Spearhead in the development, sourcing, Identify, and manage reliable supplier’s networks in East African countries for Precious metal. Maximizing market penetration and revenue growth.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with neighboring countries key suppliers, local artisanal, and strategic partners to expand market reach.
• Conduct deep market research and competitor’s analysis to refine targeting strategies within the mining sector, and develop strategic business planning.
• Procurement of Precious Metal (XAU) commodity from various suppliers from entire East African markets including Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda.
• Conduct due diligence on suppliers, local mines, cooperatives, and exporters across East Africa to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Execute physical metal trades both local and global clients (refineries, smelters, manufacturers, traders).
• Analyze market trends, LBMA pricing and FX risk (foreign exchange risk) to optimize trade margins.
• Negotiate offtake agreements, spot deals, and long term supply contracts that align with the company’s objectives, ensuring favorable terms and conditions are met between parties.
• Collect market intelligence and establish volume and price forecasts. Keeping an eye, both on local and regional suppliers which play a very crucial role within the regions.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to maintain a strong understanding of global market forces, commodity fundamentals, and price forecasting techniques to identify trading opportunities.
• Coordinate international shipments, freight, customs regulations, and warehousing.
• Resolve cross-border trade issues, especially in high risk or politically sensitive regions.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate risks related to market fluctuations, ensuring all trading activities are aligned with the company’s strategy and policies.
• Ensuring all trading activities comply with global standards, such as OECD guidelines (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), AML/KYC, anti-corruption, and conflict minerals regulations.

Management Skills:

Time management, Leadership, Interpersonal skill, Problem solving and decision making,

  • Business Development Manager
    Duaf Traders Uganda Ltd
    9 years, 6 months ( Feb, 2016 - Aug, 2025 )
Employment Sought: Permanent
Current Location: Kampala, Uganda
Top 5 countries interested in working in: Arabia, Saudi, Congo, Dem. Rep. Of The, Kenya, Tanzania, United Rep. Of, Uganda
Right to work in the following countries: India