Director, Projects Procurement

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:

The Director, Projects Procurement will be in our HQ at Las Vegas, NV or Magnetics Offices in Fort Worth, TX, and will be a member of the Supply Chain Leadership team, in addition to acting as Functional Lead and the main point of contact for Construction regarding Major Capital Projects. Responsible for all major project procurement on all assigned projects, with estimated annual spend of $300+ MM direct and indirect dollars in 3rd party capital spend, including EPC management. Develops key supply chain processes, strategy, and resources for services, equipment and materials in support of all Major Projects. Optimize spend, leverage the supply base, minimize risk and ensure compliance to regulatory standards to meet the needs of our enterprise-wide major projects. Works closely with Construction and Project VPs, Directors and Senior Projects personnel and planning teams to understand Capital and Project Plans, support FEED process, and develops the Major Projects contracting and sourcing strategy, in support of on time and in budget delivery. This role will report to the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain.

Position Responsibilities:

• Drive the Supply Chain strategy and execution plan in collaboration with (and in support of) Major Projects Strategy and Plan, securing buy-in from senior leadership and other key stakeholders across the Business and the Function.
• Establish effective Supply Chain processes, while appropriately challenging third party spend arrangements and contracts, in order to deliver value and optimize capital spend for all Major Projects.
• Build and nurture effective relationships with senior Construction and Capital Projects leadership, other stakeholders (i.e.: Engineering) and external suppliers and contractors, influencing as appropriate to gain necessary alignment. Participate in cross-functional meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and Category Managers to review spend and to develop and implement major projects and EPC preferred supplier base and agreed sourcing and contracting strategies for projects.
• Lead or participate as required in negotiations and ensure efficient deployment of agreed supply arrangements and contracting plans to deliver step change in productivity and cost competitiveness across EPCs and Projects.
• Drive improvement in effectiveness and efficiency of project procurement and long lead materials management process, including necessary systems and controls, to provide assurance around project sourcing and procurement in line with project timeline and budget.
• Champion use of MP Materials’ Supply Chain processes, chosen tools and methodologies for execution of sourcing events.
• Champion EHS&S agenda with EPCs, Project Procurement and supplier base, through rigorous sourcing, contracting and supplier management activities.
• Ensure behaviors and actions are compliant with all applicable MP Materials’ standards, policies, and Delegation of Authority. Ensure compliance with the Law and Company’s Code of Conduct. Monitor suppliers and contractors as appropriate to ensure they work in a manner consistent with the Code.
• Participate in performance management framework for Major Project activities, ensuring accuracy of reporting, reviewing performance with Project leadership and leading performance interventions as required.
• Manage key Project supplier relationships as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, Finance or related discipline required.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred.
• Good influencing, negotiation and analytical skills are required.
• Preferred 15+ years overall work experience as follows (experience may overlap):
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Projects, Engineering or Project Procurement.
• Minimum of 7 years’ procurement, supply chain, commercial, contract development or contract management experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with EPCs.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with industrial type facilities required.
• Willingness to travel as required to project sites, vendor and contractor offices.

Desired Qualities:

• Strong contracting skills with in-depth understanding of the various contract Terms and Conditions, with ability to write and/or validate scope, indemnities, liabilities, etc.
• A strong collaborator across the business, Supply Chain and other support Functions.
• Makes decisions with good judgment, taking responsibility for and being focused on delivery of results.
• Can deal with ambiguity, showing strong self-confidence and determination.
• Applies strong personal integrity and has a high service orientation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making and actions in support of business strategy.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Office.

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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