3.3. Sourcing Manager

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.  

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.  

Our Values:

● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong

● Lead with Compassion

● Be Resourceful

● Listen

● Hustle

Who We Are Looking For: 

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our team in Burlington or Exeter. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Sourcing Manager will be the key leader ensuring the continuity and continued growth of the business. Their primary goal will be to ensure the business continues operating and grows as fast as possible with as little cost as possible. They will be responsible for building robust processes, engaging key supply partners, drafting project plans, and will be one of the essential people to achieve our vision of a Zero Waste World.  

The Sourcing Manager will need to be one of the most reliable people in the company, working closely with the COO to ensure the entire organization achieves its mission each day. Even though this role reports to the COO, you will be a trusted resource for all team members. 

• Engage cross-functional teams to develop and manage project plans, establish OKRs and KPIs 
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for essential equipment and materials with aggressive timelines and minimal budget  
• Design operational plans for pilot and commercial-scale production facilities 
• Create logistics and supply chain strategies for R&D, pilot, and commercial production facilities 
• Ensure the team has needed resources to continue operating at full capacity despite unforeseen obstacles 
• Collaborate with the founding team  on strategic missions as it relates to the operations of the company 
• Be a trusted thought leader. This is one of the most important roles we are hiring for, and you will be an essential part of the Phoenix Tailings family. 

• Extensive startup experience with successful hardware, materials science, mining, or industrial startups required 
• Demonstrated ability to source and evaluate both equipment and materials to ensure project continuity under aggressive timelines 
• Project management and program management experience with high growth engineering teams 
• Demonstrated strategic thinking capabilities in designing operations for pilot scale and commercial-scale facilities 
• Experience building long term relationships with strategic suppliers and key partners 
• Highly detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills 
• Outstanding English communication skills both written and verbal 
• 5+ years of experience in a related field 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a STEM field 

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. 
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families. 
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. 
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations. 
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. 
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference! 
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day. 

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.   

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).