Procurement Manager, Process Equipment

The role

You will lead procurement of process equipment for processing and refining facilities. This senior individual contributor role involves owning categories from strategy through award, execution, and closeout.

What you will do

• Develop sourcing strategies for long-lead and critical equipment.
• Prepare and run competitive bid packages and prequalify suppliers.
• Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations and negotiations.
• Set up framework and supply agreements for repeat equipment.
• Lead cross-functional package teams to align on scope and strategy.
• Mentor project teams and procurement colleagues.
• Negotiate equipment terms including Incoterms, payment milestones, and warranties.
• Manage expediting, vendor document submittals, inspections, and logistics.
• Manage change orders and commercial amendments.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and mitigate supplier risks.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement or contracts experience in process or mechanical equipment purchasing, mining, chemical, refining, or other process industries.
• Experience with capital projects with engineered equipment packages.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Track record leading competitive sourcing and negotiations for multimillion-dollar engineered equipment packages, including with international suppliers.
• Deep understanding of equipment purchase terms, Incoterms, performance guarantees, and warranty.
• Hands-on experience with expediting, vendor data management, inspection, and FAT/SAT.
• Proficient with ERP/procurement systems and structured documentation.
• Strong communicator with executives, project leaders, and suppliers.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field.

Nice to have

• CPSM, CPM, or similar certification

About the company

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company. They aim to supply critical minerals for energy, AI, and defense technologies by combining industry expertise with software and automation.