Strategic Procurement Specialist

USA Rare Earth LLC; 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 the end-to-end procurement process from RFQ to PO issuance to goods receipt, while supporting procurement best practices and audit-ready documentation.

This position will develop departmental SOPs, collaborate cross-functionally across departments, and ensure all goods and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
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• Experience with inventory and indirect procurement, vendor communication, and PO lifecycle management.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems and Excel/Smartsheet.
• Knowledge of basic contract terms and vendor onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement lifecycle for indirect and direct purchases: RFQ to PO, 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 per policies.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement SOPs, approval workflows, and standard forms.
• Maintain 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.
• Travel to facility locations, as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Dynamics 365

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Business Central

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 the end-to-end procurement process from RFQ to PO issuance to goods receipt, while supporting procurement best practices and audit-ready documentation.

This position will develop departmental SOPs, collaborate cross-functionally across departments, and ensure all goods and