Senior Sourcing Manager

Niron Magnetics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with 6% company match

Paid time off

Stock option grant

Job summary

NIRON Magnetics is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead global chemical procurement for pilot and volume manufacturing. You will partner with Engineering and Operations to identify supplier solutions, qualify vendors, and build a resilient global supply base for growth.

The role demands strong negotiation, deep market analysis of chemicals, and ability to drive cost reductions and supplier performance. Join a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment shaping a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7-10+ years procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing commodity and/or specialty chemicals.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate supplier proposals, cost drivers, and market trends.
• Strong negotiation and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to fully negotiate supply contracts
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
• Ability to develop “should cost” models

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain industrial chemical market expertise.
• Lead global supplier market intelligence and pricing strategy.
• Partner with Engineering to identify supplier solutions and influence material decisions.
• Analyze supplier capacity and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead supplier onboarding and qualification strategies.
• Own supplier performance management and drive improvements.
• Establish long-term supplier partnerships aligned with roadmaps.
• Define sourcing strategies for chemicals and raw materials.
• Lead RFQ initiatives and supplier selection.
• Negotiate master supply agreements and terms.
• Ensure supply continuity for critical chemicals.
• Drive supplier sourcing roadmap execution.
• Resolve complex supplier issues and escalations.
• Maintain procurement data and reporting systems.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemical or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new permanent magnetic material in decades—a breakthrough Iron Nitride technology that eliminates rare earths, strengthens supply chains, and drives a more sustainable future. At Niron, we’re not improving what exists—we’re building what’s never existed before. The materials, processes, and standards are being created in real time by our team. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine, Fast Company World Changing Ideas wins in 2024, 2025 and winners of the Minneapolis/ St. Paul Business Journal Minnesota Manufacturing Awards in 2025 and 2026.

As we scale to commercial production, your impact is immediate and visible—on the plant floor, in the lab, and in the products our customers bring to life. We set a high bar because what we’re building will last—and so will the legacy of the people behind it.

What you’ll do

The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies to support chemical procurement for pilot and volume manufacturing operations. This role combines strategic supplier management, technical market expertise, and operational execution to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and scalable supply solutions.

The Senior Sourcing Manager serves as a key partner to Engineering and Operations by identifying and qualifying suppliers, managing sourcing initiatives, and building a resilient global supply base that supports Niron’s growth. This role will develop deep expertise in critical chemical categories and supplier markets while driving continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems.

Supplier and Market Analysis

• Develop and maintain deep industry expertise in industrial and specialty chemical markets, including raw materials, process chemicals, solvents, and industrial gases.
• Lead global supplier market intelligence and pricing strategy for chemicals and raw materials.
• Serve as a technical sourcing partner to Engineering, proactively identifying supplier solutions and influencing material specification and selection decisions.
• Analyze global supplier capacity constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead supplier onboarding and qualification strategies.
• Own supplier performance management and drive improvement initiatives.
• Establish long‑term supplier partnerships aligned with engineering and operational roadmaps.
• Define sourcing strategies for chemicals and critical raw materials.
• Lead complex global RFQ initiatives and supplier selection decisions.
• Negotiate strategic pricing structures and long‑term commercial agreements.
• Lead negotiation of master supply agreements and commercial terms.
• Ensure supply continuity for critical chemicals and materials.
• Own and drive execution of the supplier sourcing roadmap.
• Lead resolution of complex supplier issues and escalations.

Process and Systems Development

• Maintain procurement data in internal systems to support reporting, planning, and audits.
• Lead development of scalable sourcing processes and tools.
• Establish procurement best practices across the organization.
• Drive supplier optimization and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Identify and implement strategic supply chain improvements.
• Influence system design and procurement reporting capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemical or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience sourcing commodity and/or specialty chemicals
• Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate supplier proposals, cost drivers, and market trends.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to fully negotiate supply contracts
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, scaling environment.
• Ability to develop “should cost” models

Nice to Have

• Experience in a start‑up or high‑growth manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with chemical or advanced materials categories.
• Exposure to cost analysis and supplier performance management.

Our pay and benefits

• Salary: $135,000 - $160,000 annually, depending on education, experience and skills
• Equity position in Niron via stock option grant
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with 6% company match
• Paid time off to take time for what you need in life
• Experience in a fun, high‑performing, manufacturing environment set to change the world

Recruiters and Employment Agencies

Please note that Niron Magnetics does not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our career site, hiring managers, or employees will be considered the property of Niron Magnetics. Consequently, we reserve the right to hire these candidates at our discretion without any financial obligation to the submitting agency.

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This position may require access to information, technology, or technical data controlled under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 C.F.R. Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 C.F.R. Parts 730–774), as well as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as defined under 32 C.F.R. Part 2002. Where such access is required, the Company will evaluate all available license exceptions and exemptions before determining that a formal export authorization is necessary. If an export authorization is required, the Company will determine, based on legitimate business and regulatory considerations alone, whether to pursue one. The Company is not obligated to seek an export authorization in every circumstance, and any decision regarding authorization will never be based on a candidate's citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin. Each candidate's eligibility will be evaluated individually through a consistent, documented review process. The Company complies fully with all applicable federal anti‑discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the anti‑discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b), and Executive Order 11246 as implemented by 41 C.F.R. Part 60. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, citizenship status, or immigration status in any aspect of employment.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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