What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Mariana Minerals?
About Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on, commercially strong Procurement Specialist to support capital project delivery across equipment, construction, and industrial services.
This role is not transactional purchasing. You will own defined procurement scopes end-to-end, from strategy through contract award and execution, and directly impact project schedule and capital efficiency.
What You’ll Do
Own Capital Procurement Workstreams
At Mariana Minerals, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team reshaping the way critical minerals are sourced and supplied globally. You’ll have the autonomy to make big decisions, the tools to innovate, and a culture that values ownership, smart automation, and collaboration.
Our culture is built on three principles:
Extreme Ownership – We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate – We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos – We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply.
Mariana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Compensation Range: $85K - $130K
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on, commercially strong Procurement Specialist to support capital project delivery across equipment, construction, and industrial services.
This role is not transactional purchasing. You will own defined procurement scopes end-to-end, from strategy through contract award and execution, and directly impact project schedule and capital efficiency.
What You’ll Do
Own Capital Procurement Workstreams
- Lead pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities for capital equipment, construction packages, and industrial services.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and critical path activities.
- Drive commercial negotiations focused on total cost, risk allocation, and delivery certainty.
- Support PO conversion, approvals, and procurement system execution.
- Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, construction work orders, and equipment purchases.
- Manage change orders and commercial amendments in coordination with project teams.
- Ensure documentation is structured, defensible, and audit-ready.
- Analyze spend and identify savings or value-creation opportunities.
- Support competition in the supplier market.
- Conduct commercial risk assessments to reduce schedule and supply chain exposure.
- Help design scalable procurement processes as the company grows.
- Improve cycle times and reduce friction in sourcing and approvals.
- Contribute to building a disciplined, data-driven procurement function from the ground up.
- 2-5 years of procurement experience in:
- Equipment purchasing,
- Heavy industry
- Capital construction
- Infrastructure or industrial projects
- Experience leading competitive sourcing processes for capital equipment or construction.
- Strong contract negotiation skills.
- Clear understanding of commercial risk allocation.
- Proficient with ERP/procurement systems and structured documentation.
At Mariana Minerals, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team reshaping the way critical minerals are sourced and supplied globally. You’ll have the autonomy to make big decisions, the tools to innovate, and a culture that values ownership, smart automation, and collaboration.
Our culture is built on three principles:
Extreme Ownership – We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate – We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos – We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply.
Mariana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Compensation Range: $85K - $130K
Salary : $85,000 - $130,000