Strategic Procurement Buyer for Sustainable Materials

Usare Industria E Comercio De Utilidades; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Buyer to support company-wide procurement activities, including inventory replenishment, service and material purchases, and related agreements. This role will manage end-to-end procurement from RFQ to PO issuance to goods receipt, while supporting procurement best practices and audit-ready documentation.

This position will be key in developing departmental SOPs, collaborating cross-functionally across departments, and ensuring all goods and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Procurement or Supply Chain role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory and indirect procurement, vendor communication, and PO lifecycle management.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems (MS BC/Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, etc.) and Excel/Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement lifecycle for indirect and direct purchases: RFQ, PO creation, order placement, delivery tracking, and follow-up.
• Procure inventory items, corporate materials, office supplies, services, and small equipment across departments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to anticipate needs, gather requirements, and ensure timely material and service availability.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of POs, updates to vendor data, and supporting documentation, adhering to company purchasing policies.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement SOPs, approval workflows, and standard forms.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, quotes, and receipts for audit and SOX compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and quality of goods and services.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, consolidate vendors, and improve procurement efficiency.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice or receipt discrepancies.
• Support the receiving function as needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in procurement processes, policies, and systems.
• Serve as a cross-functional partner to operations, engineering, finance, and administration teams as needed.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Vendor communication

PO processing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Microsoft Dynamics 365

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

USA Rare Earth is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Buyer to support company-wide procurement activities, including inventory replenishment, service and material purchases, and related agreements. This role will manage end-to-end procurement from RFQ to PO issuance to goods receipt, while supporting procurement best practices and audit-ready documentation.

This position will be key in developing departmental SOPs, collaborating cross-functionally across departments, and ensuring all goods and