Lilac Solutions is a lithium extraction company unlocking brine resources to provide essential raw materials to the battery industry. Lilac’s unique ion exchange process eliminates the environmental impact of conventional lithium extraction while boosting production. The company was founded in 2016 by a team of engineers passionate about delivering innovations to the mining sector to minimize environmental impact and support the clean energy economy. Lilac is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Job Description

Lilac is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage the procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment, and operating supplies required for the company’s lithium extraction technology. Responsible for building long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers. Will interact with all levels of management, including engineering, quality control, and finance.

This is a full-time position.

• Builds relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Plans and direct the activities for the purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services.
• Identifies raw material requirements from specifications, operation schedules and engineering quality requirements.
• Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
• Interviews, selects, and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures.
• Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with the company’s strategies and within budget.

Preferred Skills

• Minimum of 6-8 years purchasing experience. 4+ years college degree in business, engineering, or materials management.
• Certification supply chain management preferred.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and strategy.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k pre and post-tax options
• Flexible Paid Time Off policy