Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Procurement

at KoBold Metals

🏢 About KoBold Metals

KoBold Metals is a pioneering mineral exploration company using AI and machine learning to discover critical minerals needed for electrification. Unlike traditional mining companies, KoBold combines cutting-edge technology with geology to accelerate discovery while minimizing environmental impact, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about combating climate change through innovation.

About This Role

As Head of Procurement, you'll build the procurement function from scratch, developing global strategies for specialized categories like drilling services and geophysical surveys. This role is critical because efficient procurement directly supports KoBold's aggressive exploration timeline and cost optimization goals across multiple international jurisdictions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing should-cost models for drilling services, developing supplier qualification criteria that include environmental compliance checks, and designing global procurement policies that can be adapted to local regulations. You'll collaborate with exploration teams to understand their timeline requirements while building strategic relationships with suppliers across different jurisdictions.

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🎯 Who KoBold Metals Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years in strategic procurement with proven experience building procurement functions from the ground up, ideally in mining, energy, or technology sectors
  • Demonstrates expertise in should-cost modeling and economic analysis specifically for services like drilling, laboratory testing, and geophysical surveys
  • Has experience designing supplier qualification processes that include safety, environmental compliance, and ethical business practice reviews
  • Can develop global procurement policies that accommodate local regulatory requirements while maintaining consistency across operations

📝 Tips for Applying to KoBold Metals

1

Highlight specific examples of building procurement functions from scratch, emphasizing how you established policies, procedures, and governance frameworks

2

Quantify your experience with should-cost modeling and economic analysis for services similar to drilling or geophysical surveys

3

Demonstrate understanding of KoBold's mission by connecting procurement strategies to accelerating mineral discovery for electrification

4

Showcase experience managing suppliers across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in mining or energy sectors

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Include examples of designing supplier qualification processes that go beyond cost to include safety, environmental, and ethical considerations

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience building procurement functions from the ground up and how you'd apply that to KoBold's startup environment", 'Specific examples of should-cost modeling and economic analysis for services relevant to mineral exploration', "How your procurement strategies can support KoBold's mission of accelerating discovery through efficient operations", 'Experience managing complex supplier relationships across multiple jurisdictions with varying regulatory requirements']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → KoBold's specific AI/ML technology stack and how it's applied to mineral exploration
  • → The company's current exploration projects and jurisdictions where they operate
  • → Critical minerals for electrification and their supply chain challenges
  • → KoBold's public statements about sustainability and environmental responsibility in exploration

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would build KoBold's procurement function from scratch, including your first 90-day plan
2 Describe a complex should-cost modeling exercise you conducted for services similar to drilling or geophysical surveys
3 How would you design a supplier qualification process that balances cost, safety, environmental compliance, and ethical considerations?
4 What strategies would you use to establish preferred vendor programs that support aggressive exploration timelines?
5 How have you adapted global procurement policies to accommodate local regulatory requirements in previous roles?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on cost savings without addressing safety, environmental, and ethical supplier considerations
  • Presenting generic procurement experience without specific examples relevant to mining, energy, or technology sectors
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of KoBold's unique AI-driven approach and mission to combat climate change

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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