Project Procurement Specialist

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and services for large capital projects. The Project Procurement Specialist assists in the oversight of company’s EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor; ensures that internal customer’s technical and commercial expectations and schedule requirements are met; and resolves conflicts concerning materials and/or services. The Project Procurement Specialist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines is critical.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal and external engineering, construction, and project management teams to forecast needs and align procurement equipment and/or construction services with project timelines.
• Provide oversight to EPC in its procurement practices such as sourcing supplies, RFP, RFQ, bid analysis, negotiation and expediting to ensure maximized value from expenditures.
• Consistently review EPC performance, exploring any new practices and methods to increase the value of services.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company practices, industry standards, safety regulations and project specific requirements.
• Reviews and enforces any required flow-down provisions from EPC, ensuring alignment with company polices and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with company’s procurement department’s warehouse and logistics department for material delivery, track material progress and resolve any issues such as shortages, damages etc.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate their performance, and resolve any issues that affect company quality and delivery commitments.
• Liaises with other procurement and legal professionals to assure that contractual terms and conditions are acceptable and serve to minimize risk.
• Maintains awareness of current market conditions, new products, and supply sources for assigned commodities, new technologies, and methods that enhance value of purchasing process.
• Proficiency in total life cycle cost or other commercial analysis and process improvement methods utilized to support company initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field preferred or (4 years' experience in Lieu of degree) plus minimum 5-year relevant experience.
• Several years of procurement experience, specifically within an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) environment and construction or engineering sectors, is essential.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Extensive experience with SAP, Excel, Power Point, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Exhibits strong personal integrity and a high level of customer service.
• Able to act independently and be hands on with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to act with confidence and speed in execution.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change with a focus on continuous improvement. Is a Change Champion. Has the courage to lead change. Takes a broad business perspective and is willing to speak up. Stimulates new thinking in a positive and non-threatening fashion.
• A strong collaborator across the business, Supply Chain and other support Functions.
• Can deal with ambiguity, showing strong self-confidence and determination.

Desired Qualities:

• Masters degree in business administration.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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