Supply Chain Project Manager; REE​/Magnets

Supply Chain Project Manager (REE/Magnets)

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Lead end-to-end project execution for rare earth and magnet supply chain initiatives, from initiation through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Develop comprehensive project estimates, plans, and approaches, tracking milestones and evaluating project issues to facilitate timely resolution.

Guide all supply chain initiatives, including new product introductions, product changes, logistical enhancements, and vendor changes.

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of project execution processes, standardizing workflows for scheduling, cost control, procurement, and risk management.

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for critical rare earth materials, components, and magnets, identifying and qualifying new sources worldwide.

Analyze and manage critical lead times for materials, logistics, quality assurance processes, and customs clearance across diverse international jurisdictions.

Research supplier markets and pricing trends for key commodities and services, providing subject matter expertise on the rare earth and recycling markets.

Collaborate closely with engineering, program, legal, finance, and sustainability teams to align supply chain activities with business and technical requirements.

Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage relationships with global suppliers (e.g., miners, refiners, manufacturers, traders, recyclers), supporting onboarding processes and ensuring operational integration.

Negotiate complex commercial agreements, ensuring favorable terms that mitigate a broad range of risks, including geopolitical instability, price volatility, and logistical disruptions.

Monitor supplier performance against key metrics (cost, quality, delivery) and recommend improvements.

Actively manage and optimize supplier relationships to reduce lead times, lower costs, and enhance overall efficiency.

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical instability, price volatility, logistical disruptions, policy/tariff changes, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns.

Implement due diligence and traceability processes to ensure responsible sourcing.

Ensure adherence to company processes, quality expectations, and compliance requirements.

Support the rollout of supply chain technology platforms (e.g., project management software, ERP/MRP systems) and contribute to related training and onboarding materials.

Identify inefficiencies and drive the adoption of best practices, templates, and tools to improve project delivery performance.

Analyze supplier data to identify risks, trends, issues, and opportunities, enacting change for performance improvement or risk avoidance.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Material Science, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in an operational capacity within strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain roles, preferably within complex global industries.

Hands‑on experience with rare earths, magnets, or advanced materials supply chains is essential.

Proven track record in program management and scaling new manufacturing facilities or supply chains.

Experience with new product introduction, supply planning, demand management, and forecasting.

Experience leading the implementation of new organizational processes aligned with ERP configuration.

Even better, you may have…

• Project Management:
  Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage end-to-end…