Procurement & Logistics Specialist

Alta Resource Technologies; Boulder (CO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alta Resource Technologies, based in Boulder, CO, seeks a Procurement & Logistics Specialist to own end-to-end procurement and lab/demo logistics. You’ll work with the Director of Commercialization Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are available when needed.

The role covers international shipments, customs, tariff compliance, and coordination with labs, facilities, and engineering.

Formación

• Experience with procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in creating and managing purchase orders and invoices.
• Familiar with domestic and international freight, shipping, and receiving.
• Experience with customs documentation and trade compliance.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills, using ERP/order management software.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to Boulder/Denver facilities.

Responsabilidades

• Own day-to-day procurement for lab and demo operations; create, process, track, and follow up on purchase orders.
• Coordinate logistics and shipping across inbound and outbound operations; select carriers and arrange freight.
• Handle customs documentation, export/import compliance, and tariff coordination.
• Manage cold chain shipping requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Execute purchase orders and service-based subcontracts; escalate supply risks as needed.
• Maintain receiving records and inventory logs; report procurement activity and spend.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Logistics coordination

Supplier management

Data entry

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business/Operations

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Herramientas

ERP systems

Order management software

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Alta is reinventing how the world sources critical minerals — using protein-based chemistry to extract rare earth elements and other essential materials from challenging feedstocks with unmatched selectivity. By dramatically reducing the cost and environmental impact of mineral separation, Alta is making it possible to unlock new sources of supply for 21st-century technologies. As global demand accelerates, securing these materials has become one of the most urgent challenges facing U.S. competitiveness and national security. Backed by top investors and government partners, Alta is growing fast and hiring mission-driven scientists and engineers to help us scale our platform and transform the future of mining.

About Us

Alta is reinventing how the world sources critical minerals — using protein-based chemistry to extract rare earth elements and other essential materials from challenging feedstocks with unmatched selectivity. By dramatically reducing the cost and environmental impact of mineral separation, Alta is making it possible to unlock new sources of supply for 21st-century technologies. As global demand accelerates, securing these materials has become one of the most urgent challenges facing U.S. competitiveness and national security. Backed by top investors and government partners, Alta is growing fast and hiring mission-driven scientists and engineers to help us scale our platform and transform the future of mining.

How we work

Speed is part of our DNA. We’re building first-of-a-kind technology and facilities, which means the path isn’t always mapped. We’re comfortable with ambiguity: making sound, timely decisions guided by clear priorities, adapting quickly as we learn, and keeping a relentless focus on moving our business forward. We commit to fixed milestones on compressed timelines and hold ourselves accountable without compromising on safety or rigor.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Procurement & Logistics Specialist to own day-to-day procurement and end-to-end logistics management for Alta's lab operations and demonstration facility. Working under the Director of Commercialization Operations and in close coordination with the Supply Chain Manager and Supply Chain Analyst, you will be the operational backbone ensuring our lab personnel, demo operations staff, and facilities teams have the materials, equipment, and supplies they need, when they need them.

As a rapidly growing company, we face increasing supply chain complexity, including cold chain shipping, hazardous & dangerous goods shipping, customs documentation, and tariff management. You will manage purchase orders and supplier communications, coordinate complex logistics, provide backup support to other teams, and position yourself as a critical operational leader as Alta expands. This is a hands-on, tactical role where execution rigor, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability are essential. This is a full-time role based out of our Boulder facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day purchasing for lab and demo operations: create, process, track, and follow up on purchase orders for consumables, chemicals, equipment, parts, tools, and reagents; collect and compare quotes from multiple suppliers; manage supplier onboarding; confirm specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate logistics and shipping across inbound and outbound operations: select carriers, arrange freight, manage delivery schedules, and optimize routing to meet operational timelines and reduce costs.
• Handle customs documentation, export/import compliance, and coordination with customs brokers for international shipments; ensure compliance with country of origin requirements and tariff regulations.
• Manage cold chain shipping requirements for temperature-sensitive materials, coordinating with suppliers and logistics providers to maintain proper handling and regulatory compliance.
• Support IATA dangerous goods compliance for hazardous material shipments; coordinate training, documentation, and regulatory requirements with suppliers and carriers.
• Execute purchase orders and service-based subcontracts within established company policies and applicable flow-downs; **escalate supply risks**, lead-time issues, and high-value negotiations to the Director of Commercialization Operations.
• Manage receiving processes, including inspection, verification against purchase orders, acceptance of deliveries, and troubleshooting shipping delays or damage claims.
• Maintain accurate receiving records, inventory logs, and material tracking systems; track inventory status and coordinate with lab, demo operations, and technical teams on material availability and upcoming needs.
• Maintain a database of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificate of analysis (COAs), customs, and other shipping related documents.
• Support bills of materials (BOM) maintenance and update material sourcing status and lead times in partnership with technical teams.
• Process invoices, reconcile shipments with purchase orders, and ensure timely payment in coordination with finance.
• Provide backup support to Facilities teams during periods of high activity or staffing absence; maintain familiarity with their procurement needs, supplier relationships, and processes.
• Interface daily with lab personnel, demo operations staff, facilities management, engineering teams, and the supply chain to align procurement with operational needs and provide accurate, timely reporting on procurement activity and spend.
• Monitor stock levels, perform cycle counts, and keep accurate records in warehouse systems.
• Resolve delivery delays, track missing items, and file freight claims.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to move and lift materials up to 40-50 lbs regularly as part of receiving and inventory management duties.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in procurement, purchasing, order management, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing purchase orders, processing invoices, and coordinating with suppliers.
• Hands-on experience organizing logistics, shipping, and receiving; familiarity with domestic and international freight management.
• Experience with customs documentation, export/import compliance, or trade compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems or order management software; strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Detail-oriented with a bias for execution and accuracy in transactional and operational work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot shipping, delivery, logistics, and supplier issues.
• Ability to travel to facilities in the Boulder and Denver area as needed for procurement, receiving, and logistics coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or ASCM certification.
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, deep tech, biotech/industrial biotechnology, or critical minerals sectors.