Senior Specialist, Base Metals Market

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Base Metals Markets to join our Commercial team in Toronto.

This is a permanent Hybrid position.

As a Senior Specialist, Base Metals Markets , you will conduct macro?economic and pricing analysis across Vale Base Metals' portfolio, developing industry supply and demand analysis, price forecasts, and competitive intelligence. You will maintain pricing models and analyze global market drivers including economic indicators, commodity prices, premiums, derivatives, and policy impacts. You will support the organization's strategic planning and participate in discussions on market opportunities and risks. You will also collaborate closely with commercial sales and technical marketing, providing insights into our products.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide analysis on key macro-economic factors influencing supply and demand, ensuring consistent integration into forecasting models.
• Develop supply and demand analysis, providing the market balance including market segments, regions, and the supply level considering existing operations, projects, start-up dates, etc.
• Develop Excel based pricing analytics tools to capture key inputs and recommend short term and long term pricing.
• In-depth analysis of market indicators, prices, premiums, etc.
• Participate in discussions around market opportunities and risks to support short-term and long-term business and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with teams to produce market insights and reports.
• Maintain and enhance market and forecast models.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on market analysis.
• Prepare and contribute with internal reporting on market developments (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to executive audience, internal broader audience, and external audience.
• Support executive leadership and Investor Relations with timely market data.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline is required

Experience:

• 8-15 years of experience in the field

Skills:

• Strong understanding of marketing, sales & finance fundamentals
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Solid knowledge of the end-uses/products served by Vale Base Metals
• Strong analytic skills with attention to detail
• Strategic thinking & leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Creativity & innovative thinking

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale's finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto's vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale's ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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Pay Grade: F2T

Minimum Starting Salary: 130,000

Apply by: Friday, Aug 28, 2026

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