Aclara Resources · 2 days ago
Procurement Coordinator
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAclara Technologies Inc. is a rare earth elements company focused on sustainable development in Latin America. The Supply Chain Coordinator will lead procurement and contracting activities in the U.S., collaborating with various departments to ensure timely and cost-effective supply while managing supplier performance and compliance.
MiningSemiconductorRenewable EnergyPrecious Metals
Hiring Manager
Brody Falcon
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a qualified supplier database for US procurement, including prequalification, onboarding, and vendor master data accuracy
Plan and execute competitive events (RFI/RFQ/RFP), including bid packages, bidder lists, Q&A, and evaluations
Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost analysis; prepare sourcing business cases and award recommendation memos
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing indexes, service levels (SLAs), and key risk clauses; finalize MSAs, frame agreements, and project contracts in coordination with Legal
Advise the COO and Operations Director on sourcing strategies, supplier options, and award decisions, balancing cost, quality, delivery, risk, and schedule
Lead contracting for goods, equipment, and services in the US; ensure clarity in scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and performance metrics
Coordinate closely with Projects, Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR, Legal and IT to align requirements, budgets, schedules, and compliance needs
Manage supplier performance through KPIs
Optimize procure-to-pay (P2P) processes in SAP (requisitions, POs, receipts, invoicing), resolve escalations, and promote policy adherence
Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and risks in US categories; develop mitigation plans and dual/multiple sourcing where appropriate
Support logistics, delivery terms (Incoterms), warranty administration, and claims management in coordination with relevant teams
Drive compliance with internal controls and applicable regulations (e.g., ethics/anti-bribery, HSE requirements for contractors, and company policies)
Contribute to sustainability and supplier diversity objectives as applicable, including identification and development of diverse suppliers
Support CAPEX sourcing events and contracting (equipment packages, project services) as needed
Maintain organized documentation and audit-ready records for sourcing events, contracts, and supplier performance
Champion continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing across procurement processes and tools
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of experience in procurement/supply chain within medium to large companies, with end-to-end ownership in the US
Strong record of running competitive events (RFI/RFQ/RFP), analyzing bids, and negotiating commercial agreements
Hands-on experience with SAP for P2P and sourcing; ability to extract, analyze, and reconcile data
Solid knowledge of US commercial contracting practices and supplier management
Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with analytics/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, including executive-ready recommendations
Knowledge of Incoterms, logistics coordination, and basic import/export compliance
Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus
Preferred
Oil & Gas industry experience and familiarity with field services and project procurement
Experience with CAPEX procurement (equipment packages, long-lead items, installation/commissioning)
Knowledge of Incoterms, logistics coordination, and basic import/export compliance
Company
Aclara Resources
Aclara Resources is focused on developing Heavy Rare Earths ("HREE") mineral resources in ionic clay deposits.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30MKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpCAP
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $5M
2024-12-23Post Ipo Equity· $25M
2021-12-30IPO
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