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We've developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals - the materials inside every EV, fighter jet, wind turbine, and data center - cleaner, cheaper, and faster than any conventional process. Now we're scaling it to thousands of tonnes of annual production.\nThe role\nThe Procurement Manager will own the purchasing that keeps Solcoa’s development, equipment builds and plant operations moving. You’ll work closely with engineering, research and operations to get the right equipment, materials and services delivered on time, to specification and at the right cost. This is a hands-on role for someone who can solve urgent sourcing problems while building the supplier relationships and purchasing systems we need as we scale.\nWhat you’ll do\nOwn purchasing from request through delivery for process equipment, custom fabricated parts, raw materials, consumables, spare parts and outside services.\n\nPartner with engineering, research and operations to turn drawings, bills of materials and production plans into clear sourcing requirements and purchasing schedules.\n\nFind, qualify and develop suppliers. Run RFQs, compare technical and commercial proposals, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and warranties.\n\nStay on top of open orders and long-lead items. 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