Procurement Specialist

Cyclic Materials; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyclic Materials is a leading cleantech company addressing environmental challenges by recovering rare earth elements. We are seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to support our supply chain operations in Toronto, focusing on vendor negotiations and procurement strategies to ensure timely delivery of goods. This full-time hybrid role offers opportunities for growth and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Opportunities for growth

Leadership opportunities

Dynamic work environment focused on learning

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of procurement or supply chain experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with purchasing mechanical, electrical, and industrial components or plant services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all procurement activities align with legal and ethical standards.
• Lead the strategic sourcing process, including RFx initiatives.
• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle for various materials and services.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cyclic Materials is the most exciting cleantech company in North America.

We are addressing environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from the difficult-to-recycle products of the modern world. We provide the market with a secure and regional supply metals critical to the energy transition, and do so in an ethical, economic, and sustainable way.

With the global market for magnet rare earth elements forecast to increase dramatically by 2030, establishing new sources of these critical elements will be vital to support the electrification of the economy across Canada, North America, and the world.

Cyclic Materials is positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition.

Join the team in building a global recycling cleantech company.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactiveProcurement Specialist to support the purchasing and supply chain operations of our organization. In this role, you will assist in sourcing materials, equipment, and services, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to meet operational needs. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, your role will involve tracking and expediting procurement packages to ensure timely delivery of materials and services in line with construction and project milestones.

In this role, you will actively work through vendor negotiations, alternate sourcing strategies, and bulk purchasing where appropriate. You will be ensuring supply chain resilience by developing strong relationships with a diversified base of reliable suppliers, including those for critical spares, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) items, and capital equipment.

This is afull-time, hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote) role based in Toronto. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is excited to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all procurement activities align with CM’s legal and ethical standards, promoting fairness, transparency, and competitiveness while optimizing value and mitigating risks.
• Possess strong experience within an EPC/M (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) project environment, particularly in the administration of construction and site services contracts.
• Lead the strategic sourcing process, including RFx initiatives (RFI, RFP, RFQ), bid evaluations, negotiation planning, contract execution, and ongoing contract lifecycle management.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, capital projects, and maintenance teams to interpret technical specifications and ensure the procurement of compliant, fit-for-purpose equipment.
• Act as the primary contact for all procurement and contract-related inquiries and issue resolution for CM’s teams. Lead meetings and discussions with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure alignment with project and operational requirements.
• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle for capital projects, indirect materials, service contracts, consumables, spare parts, raw materials, and industrial services.
• Support contract administration and vendor onboarding processes in collaboration with legal and finance departments.
• Partner with internal teams to develop and improve procurement templates, forms, workflows, and procedures, enhancing departmental efficiency and performance.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance, address order discrepancies, and maintain effective working relationships with key vendors.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and regularly prepare detailed reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• 5-7 years of procurement or supply chain experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with purchasing mechanical, electrical, and industrial components or plant services.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and documentation requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook).
  

What we can offer you

• An impactful company improving the sustainability of critical materials production
• The opportunities of a young and fast-growing company. Your success is our success!
• Opportunities for growth and some travel
• Leadership opportunities as the company grows
• A dynamic work environment that's focused on learning with accelerated career paths
• A competitive salary package
• Health and wellness benefits

Learn more about Cyclic Materials here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEf6tR-TmAc

An Equal Opportunity employer, at Cyclic Materials, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.

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).

Please note that ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES will be contacted for this opportunity.