Supplier Account Manager IV – Rare Earths

About the role

The Supplier Account Manager IV for Rare Earths will develop and execute sourcing, supplier, contracting, and risk‑management strategies for rare‑earth materials and related applications such as permanent magnets, electric motors, and coatings. The role works cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, operations, legal, finance and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop near‑term and long‑range category strategies for rare‑earth materials, assessing global supply markets, capacity, cost drivers, geopolitical exposure and trade constraints.
• Identify, qualify and manage strategic suppliers across the entire rare‑earth value chain, from mining to recycling.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contracts covering pricing, supply commitments, capacity reservations, IP, quality and liability.
• Build cost, total‑ownership and business‑case analyses to support supplier selection and executive decisions.
• Partner with technical teams to define specifications, qualification requirements and supplier‑development priorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, metallurgy, chemical or mechanical engineering, supply chain, business or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, commodity management or related commercial contracting.
• Proven record of managing high‑value supplier relationships and delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery and continuity.
• Experience operating globally and engaging suppliers at executive, commercial and technical levels.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and category management expertise.
• Deep technical understanding of rare‑earth elements and their value chain.
• Contract lifecycle management and complex negotiation experience.
• Financial and analytical capabilities including cost modeling, market analysis and total‑cost evaluation.

What we offer

• Salary range $116,000 – $159,500 per year.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.
• Health, wellbeing and personal‑professional growth programs.