Buyer

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 from suppliers. The Buyer assists departments in the evaluation of goods and services as needed; ensures that internal customer’s expectations and requirements are met; and resolves conflicts concerning materials or services. The Buyer 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. Attention to detail is critical.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partners with business and follows corporate code of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Drives timelines meeting deadlines while simultaneously managing multiple projects.
• Works with suppliers to obtain quotes and evaluates them against the market to determine the most desirable suppliers based on price, delivery schedule, and other relevant information.
• Negotiates commercial and legal terms in partnership with Legal/Business to facilitate contracts with suppliers.
• Reviews approved requisitions, creates purchase orders, and manages the PO lifecycle from creation to closing. 
• Maintains consistent communication between suppliers and internal parties. Works with them to resolve any problems that could affect the company quality and delivery commitments
• Ability to perform PO history research to resolve receiving and invoicing discrepancies.
• Provide technical and expert counsel to internal customers on topics such as purchasing policies, purchasing processes, supplier sourcing, and SAP requirements for purchasing.
• Assists Purchasing Manager in improving purchasing operations through processes, communications, and performance, utilizing industry best practices.
• Review suppliers for compliance with company’s quality criteria.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong experience with ERP systems. SAP is a plus.
• Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment is required. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Five years related experience.

Desired Qualities:

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Experience administering bid packages and supplier evaluation.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and team building skills
• The ability to make sound decisions to successfully integrate objectives, opportunities, and resources.
• Time management skills are necessary to successfully manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to liaison with other cross functional employees and work with multiple processes and procedures.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and offer solutions to problems or involve the necessary people to ensure the problem is properly resolved.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. 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.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

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