# Strategic Sourcing Manager at Vulcan Elements

Strategic Sourcing Manager at Vulcan Elements in Research Triangle Park, NC. Posted July 29, 2026.

- Company: Vulcan Elements
- Location: Research Triangle Park, NC
- Experience: 5+ years
- Posted: 2026-07-29
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vulcanelements/jobs/5372802008
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/strategic-sourcing-manager-vulcan-elements-p0ped1

## Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, or professional work experience
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
- strong understanding of supplier risk management, contract negotiation, commodity management, and total cost of ownership principles.
- Experience using ERP, MRP, procurement, supplier relationship management (SRM), and supply planning systems.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills

## Description

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, we serve critical industries including defense, aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing—powering a high-technology future. 

As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, manufacturing equipment, production services, and strategic suppliers supporting domestic rare-earth magnet manufacturing. You will play a key role in building resilient supply chains that enable rapid production scale-up while reducing supply risk, controlling cost, and ensuring long-term supply security for one of America's most critical manufacturing industries. 

**Responsibilities** 

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies supporting the production raw material requirements  

- Identify, evaluate, qualify, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier relationships across domestic and international markets.  

- Lead commercial negotiations for purchase agreements, long-term supply agreements, pricing structures, and supplier partnerships.  

- Support supply chain resilience initiatives through supplier diversification, inventory optimization, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.  

- Monitor global commodity markets, rare earth pricing, geopolitical developments, tariffs, trade restrictions, and regulatory changes impacting supply availability and cost.  

- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to support new product introductions, supplier qualification, and production readiness.  

- Collaborate with Logistics and Trade Compliance to optimize transportation, customs strategies, Incoterms, and international supplier operations.  

- Perform make-versus-buy analyses, should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership evaluations, and sourcing recommendations.  

- Develop and monitor supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives.  

- Support government, defense, and commercial customer requirements related to domestic sourcing, traceability, supply chain security, and DFARS compliance.  

- Drive cost savings, productivity improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives while maintaining continuity of supply.  

- Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, and sourcing documentation within ERP and procurement systems.  

*Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business* 

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.  

- 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, or professional work experience 

- Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.  

- strong understanding of supplier risk management, contract negotiation, commodity management, and total cost of ownership principles.  

- Experience using ERP, MRP, procurement, supplier relationship management (SRM), and supply planning systems.  

- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills

*Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.*