Sr. Procurement Specialist - Process Equipment
Drive capital project delivery by overseeing end-to-end procurement of capital equipment in a growing minerals company.
Posted by employer 3 weeks ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–7 years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Sr. Procurement Specialist at Mariana Minerals plays a crucial role in managing the procurement of capital equipment, overseeing everything from strategy development to contract execution. This position requires expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, and data analysis, with a strong focus on optimizing procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have 5 to 7 years of experience in equipment purchasing within heavy industries, along with a solid understanding of commercial risk allocation. Mariana Minerals emphasizes a culture of safety, ownership, and collaboration as it seeks to innovate in the minerals supply chain.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Mariana Minerals's career page.
- Mariana Minerals has 77 other open roles including Sr. Technical Recruiter , Process Maintenance Technician, Industrial Electrician.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- 5–7 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Procurement Specialist - Process Equipment role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Mariana Minerals targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Procurement Specialist - Process Equipment role at Mariana Minerals.
From the original posting
About Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
Role Overview
Mariana Minerals seeks a hands-on, commercially savvy Sr. Procurement Specialist – Process Equipment to drive capital project delivery by overseeing end-to-end procurement of capital equipment. This role isn’t about transactional purchasing—here, you’ll manage defined procurement scopes from strategy development through contract award and execution, directly impacting project schedules and capital efficiency.
What You’ll Do
Own Capital Procurement Workstreams
Lead pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities for capital equipment purchases
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and critical path needs
Drive commercial negotiations with focus on total cost, risk allocation, and delivery certainty
Support PO conversion, approvals, and procurement system processing
Manage Contracts & Commercial Risk
Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, and equipment purchase agreements
Coordinate change orders and commercial amendments with project teams
Ensure documentation is structured, defensible, and audit-ready
Drive Cost & Value
Analyze spend data and identify cost savings or value-creation opportunities
Foster competition in the supplier market
Conduct commercial risk assessments to minimize supply chain and schedule risks
Build Better Systems
Help design scalable procurement processes as Mariana Minerals grows
Improve cycle times and streamline sourcing and approval workflows
Contribute to establishing a disciplined, data-driven procurement function from the ground up
What You’ll Bring
5–7+ years of procurement experience in equipment purchasing and heavy industry
Proven experience managing competitive sourcing processes for capital equipment
Strong contract negotiation skills
In-depth understanding of commercial risk allocation
Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and structured documentation
Our culture is built on four principles:
Everyone Gets Home Safe. We never put speed or cost ahead of people.
Extreme Ownership. We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate. We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos. We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply!