Role OverviewMariana Minerals seeks a hands-on, commercially savvy Sr. Procurement Specialist - Process Equipment to drive capital project delivery by overseeing end-to-end procurement of capital equipment. This role isn't about transactional purchasing-here, you'll manage defined procurement scopes from strategy development through contract award and execution, directly impacting project schedules and capital efficiency.
What You'll DoOwn Capital Procurement Workstreams- Lead pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities for capital equipment purchases
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and critical path needs
- Drive commercial negotiations with focus on total cost, risk allocation, and delivery certainty
- Support PO conversion, approvals, and procurement system processing
Manage Contracts & Commercial Risk- Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, and equipment purchase agreements
- Coordinate change orders and commercial amendments with project teams
- Ensure documentation is structured, defensible, and audit-ready
Drive Cost & Value- Analyze spend data and identify cost savings or value-creation opportunities
- Foster competition in the supplier market
- Conduct commercial risk assessments to minimize supply chain and schedule risks
Build Better Systems- Help design scalable procurement processes as Mariana Minerals grows
- Improve cycle times and streamline sourcing and approval workflows
- Contribute to establishing a disciplined, data-driven procurement function from the ground up
What You'll Bring- 5-7+ years of procurement experience in equipment purchasing and heavy industry
- Proven experience managing competitive sourcing processes for capital equipment
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- In-depth understanding of commercial risk allocation
- Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and structured documentation
