• Defining and driving global product and portfolio strategy, with a strong focus on alumina-based raw materials and refractory mixes, including positioning, scope, and differentiation
• Owning long-term portfolio profitability by steering cost structures, alumina sourcing strategies, and asset competitiveness across regions
• Setting and guiding global R&D and innovation priorities, including optimization of alumina-based systems, new formulations, and alternative raw materials
• Leading footprint optimization and M&A initiatives, including capacity and investment decisions, as well as alumina supply security and partnerships
• Driving cross-functional execution and governance, aligning Supply Chain, R&D, Operations, and Marketing to deliver measurable business impact

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, such as Metallurgy, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or Chemistry (Master’s or PhD is an advantage)
• Extensive professional experience in refractory mixes and/or raw materials, with mandatory deep expertise in alumina-based raw materials and alumina-containing refractory mixes (including material properties, processing routes, supplier landscape, and application performance)
• Deep understanding of the refractory industry and raw material markets (including alumina market dynamics, key cost drivers, sourcing strategies, and contract management)
• Proven leadership experience in senior or expert roles, combining strategic perspective with hands-on execution to shape global portfolio direction and deliver tangible business outcomes
• Demonstrated success in global, cross-functional leadership, steering senior stakeholders and translating market and product strategies into effective execution

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.