High-Risk & CriticalRare Earth Minerals Manager

Rosario - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy & Global Governance

Lead the enterprise-wide strategy for high-risk and critical mineral sourcing
Define global governance frameworks for supplier qualification risk assessment and strategic inventory management.
Partner with executive leadership and regional supply chain teams to align mineral sourcing with Coherents business sustainability and risk mitigation goals.

High-Risk Material Management & Diversification

Identify assess and manage all materials categorized as high-risk due to supply concentration geopolitical exposure or limited global refining capacity.
Develop and execute strategies to diversify sourcing outside of China and other high-risk regions fostering alternative supply partnerships in Asia North America Europe and allied countries.
Build resilient supply chains by engaging with new suppliers refining facilities and recyclers in stable jurisdictions.
Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing standards while reducing regional dependency risks.

Technical Expertise & Market Insight

Serve as Coherents subject matter expert on rare earth elements (e.g. terbium yttrium) and critical minerals (e.g. tungsten cobalt lithium indium tantalum).
Evaluate refining processes purity standards and material specifications relevant to Coherents product portfolio.
Monitor global market trends pricing and government initiatives impacting availability and trade flows.
Partner with engineering and R&D teams to assess material substitution recycling and next-generation sourcing solutions.

Supplier Relationship & Strategic Partnerships

Identify qualify and manage global suppliers and refiners that meet Coherents technical and ethical standards.
Negotiate strategic long-term contracts to secure stable supply at competitive costs.
Foster partnerships with mining refining and recycling entities outside of high-risk regions to strengthen Coherents material security.
Collaborate with governments trade alliances and research institutions to advance resilient supply chain initiatives.

Compliance Risk and Sustainability

Ensure full compliance with international regulations and frameworks such as the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act EU Critical Raw Materials Act Dodd-Frank and REACH/RoHS.
Oversee due diligence traceability and ESG reporting processes to maintain transparency and ethical sourcing.
Support sustainability and circular economy programs focused on recycling and responsible resource use.
Conduct periodic risk reviews and scenario analyses to anticipate supply disruptions and recommend proactive mitigation plans.

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Materials Science Metallurgy Chemistry Geology or Engineering; advanced degree (MS/MBA) preferred.
Minimum 5 years of global experience in sourcing supply chain or materials management with at least 5 years focused on critical or high-risk materials.
Proven technical understanding of rare earth and critical mineral extraction refining and applications in advanced manufacturing.
Experience managing supply networks across multiple business segments in a complex global organization.

Skills

Strong understanding of global mineral markets refining capacity and geopolitical risk landscapes.
Demonstrated success in supplier diversification and de-risking initiatives especially outside of high-dependency regions.
Deep analytical negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent communication and influencing abilities across technical executive and global teams.
Commitment to sustainability ethical sourcing and regulatory compliance.
Ability to travel internationally as required.

Performance Indicators

Reduction in sourcing dependency from high-risk regions.
Security of supply across all Coherent segments.
Achievement of cost and risk mitigation targets.
Supplier diversification and performance improvement.
Compliance with ESG regulatory and responsible sourcing standards.

Working Conditions

This role is 100% onsite

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.

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DescriptionPrimary Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Strategy & Global GovernanceLead the enterprise-wide strategy for high-risk and critical mineral sourcingDefine global governance frameworks for supplier qualification risk assessment and strategic inventory management.Partner with executive lea...