Gypsum Resources Senior Manager

Gypsum Resources Senior Manager

Location:  Zaventem, BE BAILLET EN FRANCE, FR Avignon, FR Ratingen, DE Warsaw, PL

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do.

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empowers our teams to thrive and perform at their best.  A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

About the role:

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact?

Join us as Gypsum Resources Senior Manager and  play a key role in securing the long-term future of one of Etex's most strategic raw materials. Working as part of our global Gypsum Resources team, you will help shape and deliver our long-term gypsum sourcing strategy, ensuring the sustainable supply of gypsum for our worldwide plaster and plasterboard operations. From developing new resource opportunities and supporting quarry projects to driving innovation in natural, synthetic and recycled gypsum sourcing, you will work at the intersection of geology, mining, sustainability and business strategy.

Location: Flexible within Europe.
Travel: Up to 50% international travel.

What you’ll do:

• Help deliver Etex's long-term gypsum sourcing strategy and secure sustainable supply for our global plaster and plasterboard network. 
• Assess future plant requirements and identify natural, synthetic and recycled gypsum opportunities. 

• Maintain and validate gypsum reserve estimates in line with PERC/JORC standards. 

• Support annual mining plans, investment priorities, budgets and performance improvement initiatives. 

• Lead or support quarry and greenfield projects, from exploration and resource modelling through permitting, land acquisition and mine development. 

• Build effective long-term relationships with suppliers, consultants, authorities and industry associations. 

• Promote more sustainable resource solutions, including recycled gypsum and circular economy opportunities. 

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in geological exploration, mineral extraction, quarrying or mineral resource management, ideally within gypsum, evaporites or aggregates.
• Degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Practical experience in reserve estimation, resource modelling and mine or quarry development.
• Strong knowledge of permitting, regulatory and land-related processes for mineral extraction.
• Experience working internationally and leading or coordinating operational teams and technical specialists.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation and decision-making skills, with the ability to build trusted long-term relationships.
• Professional English is essential. Proficiency in either Spanish or French is also required. Additional language skills would be considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Why join us?

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.