Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location: Toronto ON

Reports to: Director of Procurement

Salary Range: 58K to 82K

Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office/1 day remote)

Cyclic Materials is a rapidly growing cleantech company buildinga circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials essential to the clean energy transition. The companys proprietary MagCycleandREEPureprocessestransform end-of-life products into valuable raw materials used in EVs wind turbines and electronics. With its successful commercial demonstration Cyclic Materials is rapidly scaling commercially across North America Europe and Asia.

Cyclic Materials is backed by a number of world-class investors including global technology companies auto industry players and major funds. Cyclic Materials was founded in 2021 and headquartered in Toronto with plants in Kingston Ontario and Mesa Arizona. We are proudly named as one of Top 10Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Tech Review in 2025.Learn more about Cyclic Materials .

Cyclic Materials is looking to add curious hard-working and driven individuals to our growing join us and help build a global cleantech leader together!

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to support the purchasing and supply chain operations of our this role you will assist in sourcing materials equipment and services maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to meet operational needs. Reporting to the Director of Procurement your role will involve tracking and expediting procurement packages to ensure timely delivery of materials and services in line with construction and project milestones.

In this role you will actively work through vendor negotiations alternate sourcing strategies and bulk purchasing where appropriate. You will be ensuring supply chain resilience by developing strong relationships with a diversified base of reliable suppliers including those for critical spares MRO (maintenance repair and operations) items and capital equipment.

This is a full-time hybrid (4 days in office 1 day remote) role based in Toronto. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on fast-paced environment and is excited to make a meaningful impact.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure all procurement activities align with CMs legal and ethical standards promoting fairness transparency and competitiveness while optimizing value and mitigating risks.
• Possess strong experience within an EPC/M (Engineering Procurement and Construction Management) project environment particularly in the administration of construction and site services contracts.
• Lead the strategic sourcing process including RFx initiatives (RFI RFP RFQ) bid evaluations negotiation planning contract execution and ongoing contract lifecycle management.
• Work closely with engineering construction capital projects and maintenance teams to interpret technical specifications and ensure the procurement of compliant fit-for-purpose equipment.
• Act as the primary contact for all procurement and contract-related inquiries and issue resolution for CMs teams. Lead meetings and discussions with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure alignment with project and operational requirements.
• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle for capital projects indirect materials service contracts consumables spare parts raw materials and industrial services.
• Support contract administration and vendor onboarding processes in collaboration with legal and finance departments.
• Partner with internal teams to develop and improve procurement templates forms workflows and procedures enhancing departmental efficiency and performance.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance address order discrepancies and maintain effective working relationships with key vendors.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and regularly prepare detailed reports on procurement activities performance metrics and cost-saving initiatives.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business Engineering or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• 5-7 years of procurement or supply chain experience in mining manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with purchasing mechanical electrical and industrial components or plant services.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and documentation requirements.
• Excellent communication negotiation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven high-volume environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials

• At Cyclic Materials were dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage RRSP contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process please email

Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e. H1-B visa F-1 visa (OPT) TN L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

To all applicants your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC