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Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy, underpinning AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy, defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors.\nFounded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery, achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths.\nWe have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.\nPosition Overview \nThe Capital Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading the commercial sourcing and procurement of major capital equipment, engineered systems, and project services supporting Cyclic Materials' expansion projects. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and vendors to develop sourcing strategies, execute competitive bid processes, negotiate commercial agreements, and ensure successful delivery of critical project packages.\nBeyond executing procurement activities, this role will help build and mature Cyclic's Capital Procurement function by contributing to new processes, standards, vendor strategies, and best practices.\nResponsibilities\nStrategic Procurement\nLead sourcing activities for complex capital equipment and engineered packages.\nDevelop procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and commercial objectives.\nExecute RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and vendor recommendations.\nNegotiate pricing, commercial terms, warranties, payment milestones, and contractual risk.\n Project Support\nWork closely with Engineering during equipment specification development.\nParticipate in package strategy reviews.\nSupport project schedules by identifying procurement risks and mitigation plans.\nCoordinate with Project Managers to ensure procurement milestones are achieved.\n Vendor Management\nDevelop strategic relationships with OEMs, fabricators, engineering firms, and critical vendors.\nEvaluate vendor capabilities and performance.\nSupport vendor development initiatives.\nCommercial Excellence\nPrepare commercial evaluations and award recommendations.\nDrive cost savings and value engineering opportunities.\nEnsure compliance with procurement policies and approval authorities.\n Process Development\nHelp establish standardized procurement processes.\nDevelop templates, playbooks, sourcing strategies, and lessons learned.\nContribute to ERP and procurement system improvements.\nHelp define key procurement metrics and reporting.\n Qualifications\nExperience procuring engineered equipment or industrial projects\n7+ years of capital procurement experience\nStrong commercial negotiation skills\nExperience working with Engineering and Project Management teams\nExcellent analytical and communication skills\nEPC, manufacturing, mining, recycling, chemical processing, metals, or heavy industrial experience\nFamiliarity with ERP systems (D365 preferred)\nContract negotiation experience\nInternational sourcing experience\nThe successful candidate will:\nThink strategically while executing tactically.\nThrive in an evolving environment.\nEnjoy building new processes.\nInfluence without formal authority.\nBe comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.\nTake ownership of outcomes.\nBuild strong cross-functional relationships.\nPay Range\n$72,000—$95,000 CAD\nWhy You Will Love Cyclic Materials \nAt Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey\nWe offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge\nWe value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions\nThe base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email . Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa, or any other non-immigrant status.\nTo all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. 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