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 …

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