Global Supply Manager - Capex and Materials
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Own global sourcing for capital equipment and materials at Vulcan Elements, supporting rare-earth magnet production and manufacturing ramp plans.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Durham, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
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Global Supply Manager - Capex and Materials
Durham, United States
Job description
About the role
Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets to enable a secure and resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resilience, the company serves critical industries including defense, aerospace, and automotive. As the Global Supply Manager – Capex and Materials, you will own the sourcing strategy and supplier ecosystem for capital equipment and material procurement, helping scale manufacturing capabilities with cost-effective, reliable, high-quality supply aligned with production ramp timelines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for capital equipment and direct materials supporting rare-earth magnet production.
- Lead procurement for major equipment packages, including processing equipment, furnaces, and automation systems, through RFQs, technical evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to define specifications, evaluate suppliers, and drive design-for-cost and manufacturability improvements.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and long-term supply agreements to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Manage supplier performance using KPIs for quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
- Mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and geopolitical awareness.
- Collaborate with Finance on Capex planning, budgeting, and cost tracking for equipment investments.
- Support factory ramp plans by ensuring timely delivery, installation coordination, and readiness of equipment and materials.
- Work with Logistics and Operations to align inbound material flow with production schedules.
- Implement and improve procurement processes, systems, and data visibility, including ERP/MRP and supplier dashboards.
Key facts
- Owns sourcing strategy and supplier ecosystem for capital equipment and material procurement.
- Supports rare-earth magnet production and manufacturing ramp plans.
- Partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and Operations.
Frequently asked questions
What does the role involve?
It owns sourcing strategy and the supplier ecosystem for capital equipment and material procurement, supporting rare-earth magnet production.
What are the main responsibilities?
Responsibilities include sourcing strategies, equipment procurement, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and coordinating supply with production schedules.
Which teams does the role work with?
The role partners with Engineering and Manufacturing and collaborates with Finance, Logistics, and Operations.