TBA Strategy

Position 1: Consultant, Beijing Axis Strategy

Reports to:
Senior Manager, Beijing Axis Strategy

Working Location:
Beijing, Johannesburg, based on project locations

Job Description:

• Create and execute strategy project work plans, and revise as needed to meet client’s business needs and requirements
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities to project team
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
• Review deliverables prepared by project team before client submission
• Effectively apply Beijing Axis Strategy project methodology and enforce project standards
• Identify issues and form hypotheses
• Formulate and implement recommendations and business solutions
• Lead and manage those within the team, including other consultants, researchers and analysts
• Prepare engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis; manage project budget
• Determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensure timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables for project

Requirements:

• Excellent academic background, with a business and/or technical degree. Post-graduate qualification preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an appropriate or related field
• Proven experience in people management, strategic planning and risk management
• Attention to detail and fast-learner. Able to work under pressure
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Chinese language proficiency required

Desired Skills & Experience

• Work experience in a start-up company, and/or China’s management consulting industry
• Strong customer relationship management ability and/or business development ability
• Successful experience in developing new clients and creating business opportunities

Position 2: Analyst, Beijing Axis Strategy

Reports to:
Senior Manager, Beijing Axis Strategy

Working Location:
Beijing, Johannesburg, based on project locations

Job Description:

• Perform desk research and track trends on various business areas including, but limited to, the Chinese mining and resources, industrial and engineering sectors; trade and investment relations between China and Africa, Australia, Latin America and Russia; China’s OFDI and M&A; government regulations, etc.
• Process, analyse, interpret and present relevant data in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other relevant software for external as well as internal projects
• Cross-check data presented in project documentation ensuring that the information presented is accurate and fully reliable
• Assist in relevant business operation areas including attending business exhibitions as well as facilitating commercial missions for companies, associations and chambers of commerce

Requirements:

• Excellent academic background, with a business and/or technical degree
• Minimum 1 year experience in an appropriate or related field
• Attention to detail and fast-learner. Able to work under pressure
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Chinese language proficiency preferred

TBA Procurement

Position: Procurement Engineer / Procurement Specialist, Beijing Axis Procurement

Reports to:
Associate Director, Senior Manager and Project Manager, Beijing Axis Procurement

Working Location:
Beijing

Job Description:

• Identify suppliers and evaluate their capability from commercial and technical points of view
• Project manage procurement schedules (i.e. ensure that specialized capital equipment is manufactured to required standards and delivered on time and within budget)
• Manage suppliers and clients through strong personal interaction and communication
• Collate and approve suppliers and contractors as well as making recommendations for each enquiry/RFQ package
• Monitor and support the expeditors and QA/QC inspectors
• Maintain good relations with clients and suppliers/contractors
• Ensure Functional Manager is kept informed of status/problems
• Produce documentation to support and satisfy Client's requirements

Requirements:

• Excellent academic background, with an engineering and/or business degree
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in the fields of procurement or purchasing
• Exposure to mining or metallurgical industries is preferred
• Procurement (or manufacturing) project management knowledge and skills are essential
• Proficient in the use of computers and commonly-used business software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, among others)
• Ability to organize and present facts and arguments in a persuasive and convincing manner
• Good research and analytical capability
• Ability to work in teams with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness to travel

Desired Skills & Experience

• Work experience in a start-up company
• Strong customer relationship management ability and/or business development ability
• Successful experience in developing new clients and creating business opportunities

TBA Commodities

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TBA Capital

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Other

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