Innovation Partnership Officer - W/M

Based in Trappes, France, Eramet Ideas is staffed by experts who work closely with site-based operational teams. Eramet Ideas has expertise in mining, extractive metallurgy and recycling, and helps to improve the Group’s short-term operating performance, while developing long-term projects in support of the strategic roadmap.

From mining to metals, our research and innovation experts invent value-creating solutions in response to the challenges facing our industry.

Job description

Eramet is looking for an experienced and dynamic Innovation Partnership Officer to join Eramet Ideas' Open Innovation team.

The team supports the Group's innovation ambitions by identifying new business opportunities and emerging technologies, and by building strategic partnerships that create tangible value for Eramet.

Reporting to a Senior Open Innovation Manager, you will work closely with R&D teams and internal stakeholders to understand their innovation needs and identify the most relevant partners, including academic institutions, startups, SMEs, research organisations and industrial companies.

You will contribute to the full collaboration process, from identifying business challenges and scouting potential partners to structuring partnerships, preparing agreements and following up on projects to help ensure successful outcomes.

This role is for a connector and a builder. You enjoy meeting new people, expanding networks and turning promising opportunities into successful collaborations. You are energised by engaging with researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, industrial partners and internal stakeholders, and you know how to build trust. Above all, you are recognised as a trusted partner who can align diverse interests, foster long-term relationships and create value across the innovation ecosystem.

Responsabilities

Innovation Scouting and Ecosystem Development

• Partner with stakeholders across Eramet sites, R&D teams, business units and corporate functions to identify innovation needs and strategic priorities.


• Identify, assess, develop and manage innovation partnerships globally with startups, SMEs, academic institutions, research organisations and industrial partners.


• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies and competitor activity to maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities.

Partnership Management

• Support innovation collaborations end to end, from challenge definition and partner scouting through proof of concept, demonstration, project execution and closure.


• Assist project teams in structuring partnerships by defining scopes of work, collaboration models, objectives and expected outcomes.


• Contribute to the preparation and coordination of partnership agreements in collaboration with the relevant internal stakeholders.


• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, align diverse interests and mobilise the resources required to execute partnerships successfully.


• Monitor partnership performance and recommend improvements to maximise impact and long-term value.

Internal and External Collaboration

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within partner organisations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Strategy, Environment, Business Development and business units, to align partnerships with Eramet's overall goals.


• Communicate the value and progress of partnerships to management and other stakeholders.


• Work with internal and external stakeholders to align mutual interests and develop and implement innovative solutions.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business or a related field.


• More than three years of proven experience in open innovation and ecosystem partnership management.


• Knowledge of mining operations and the global mining ecosystem is a plus.


• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.


• Proactive, externally oriented and comfortable developing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.


• Fluent in English.

Our advantages

Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting career in a dynamic, inclusive and international working environment, with numerous development opportunities!​

Join Eramet's teams and benefit from:​

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• An attractive remuneration package including a fixed annual salary, performance-related variable pay, profit-sharing and incentive schemes and various bonuses depending on your position.​


• Access to an employee share ownership program ​


• A comprehensive employee savings and retirement plan co-financed by the company​


• 100% reimbursement of your Navigo pass or sustainable mobility package (bicycle, car-sharing, season ticket, transport allowance, etc.). ​


• Up to 2 days' teleworking per week, depending on your team's working arrangements​


• Mutual health and provident insurance​


• Access to discounted leisure activities​

With a presence on five continents and over 70 nationalities, Eramet is by nature a diverse group. Convinced that diversity is an asset, we are committed to welcoming all talents, whatever their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, or sexual orientation. We guarantee everyone support and development opportunities throughout their career.