Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Critical Minerals

What You’ll Do  

• In this unique, highly autonomous role, you will independently shape and maintain the critical minerals distribution, trading and market, financial benchmarking and sourcing strategies specific to a wide array of critical minerals and REE’s (rare earth elements).  

• Operate with sound business judgment and adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing, finance, and accounting practices and procedures 

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to: 

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies, including bid list development and management 

• Lead quote analysis, commercial evaluation, and market review to inform sourcing decisions 

• Coordinate and align sourcing opportunities, including Terms & Conditions, technical documentation, quality requirements, and commercial inputs 

• Develop sourcing recommendations for leadership and drive alignment with cross-functional teams 

• Negotiate and execute complex supply agreements 

• Manage sourcing documentation related to the RFQ process in adherence to GM Audit Services requirements 

• Lead direct material budget activities and support financial planning for critical minerals 

• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including Strategic Supplier Engagement, and nurture supplier relationships by serving as a focal point for commercial issue resolution 

• Lead change management activities and work closely with external partners on potential collaborations and strategic engagements related to critical minerals 

• Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews and performance discussions 

• Represent purchasing and support the mitigation of supply chain disruptions across the critical minerals value chain 

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)   

Education:  

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience 

• 5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, product development, commodities, market analysis, finance, or related fields (internship or co-op experience will not be considered) 

Competency Level:  

Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete complex, ambiguous tasks with limited direction while exercising sound judgment in the following competencies: 

• Data Judgment - Objectively analyze complex data, market signals, and financial information to draw meaningful conclusions 

• Informative Communication - Communicate relevant information effectively and in a timely manner to the appropriate audience 

• Relationship Management - Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

At a minimum, demonstrate the ability to execute with little support in the following competencies: 

• Negotiation - Engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements 

• Analytical Thinking - Consider multiple factors in decision making to determine solutions and their potential impacts 

• Results Focus - Take ownership without prompting, seize opportunities, and deliver results on time 

• Workload Management - Manage multiple priorities with quality and prioritize work based on critical needs 

Ability to travel approximately 10%-15% domestically and internationally 

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)   

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related advanced degree 

• Experience in critical minerals, mining, mineral processing, commodities, or related natural resources industries 

• Experience mapping end-to-end supply chains and analyzing value chains 

• Experience developing or applying distribution, trading and market, commodity, or financial benchmarking strategies 

• Cost analysis, financial modeling, commercial strategy, or manufacturing experience 

• Experience in the automotive, electric vehicle, or EV battery industry 

• Experience working at a mining or processing firm, EV battery company, financial institution, investment bank, or commercial bank 

• Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends, financial indicators, and the regulatory environment 

• Ability to understand basic technical drivers for the applicable commodities, along with knowledge of contract law as it applies to purchasing processes and commercial agreements