Capital Procurement Specialist

Hitachi, Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental coverage

RRSP/401K contributions and generous R

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earths and critical materials, with Ontario facilities and expansion underway. The Capital Procurement Specialist will lead sourcing of major capital equipment, engage with engineering and project teams, and develop strategies to meet project schedules.

You will negotiate terms, manage RFQs, risk, and drive cost savings while helping mature procurement processes and ERP improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience procuring engineered equipment or industrial projects.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• International sourcing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for complex capital equipment and engineered packages.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and commercial objectives.
• Execute RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and vendor recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, warranties, payment milestones, and contractual risk.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Management to meet procurement milestones.
• Develop strategic relationships with OEMs, fabricators, engineering firms, and critical vendors.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Vendor management

Tools

ERP systems (D365)

Job description

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, 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 to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering 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.

Position Overview

The 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.

Beyond 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.

Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Lead sourcing activities for complex capital equipment and engineered packages.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and commercial objectives.
• Execute RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and vendor recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, warranties, payment milestones, and contractual risk.

Project Support

• Work closely with Engineering during equipment specification development.
• Participate in package strategy reviews.
• Support project schedules by identifying procurement risks and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure procurement milestones are achieved.
• Develop strategic relationships with OEMs, fabricators, engineering firms, and critical vendors.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and performance.
• Prepare commercial evaluations and award recommendations.
• Drive cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval authorities.

Process Development

• Develop templates, playbooks, sourcing strategies, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to ERP and procurement system improvements.
• Help define key procurement metrics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience procuring engineered equipment or industrial projects
• 7+ years of capital procurement experience
• Experience working with Engineering and Project Management teams
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• EPC, manufacturing, mining, recycling, chemical processing, metals, or heavy industrial experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems (D365 preferred)
• International sourcing experience

The successful candidate will:

• Think strategically while executing tactically.
• Thrive in an evolving environment.
• Enjoy building new processes.
• Influence without formal authority.
• Be comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.
• Take ownership of outcomes.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships.

Pay Range

$72,000 - $95,000 CAD

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials

• At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We 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
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

As 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 [e-mail] .Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.