Strategic Procurement Specialist

Mp Materials Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Buyer to lead procurement of materials and services across operations, maintenance, and engineering. You will evaluate goods, negotiate terms, and help debottleneck the supply chain to meet internal customer requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of P2P, SAP, and supplier management, with a focus on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Foundation in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) principles and processes.
• Experience with SAP and procurement processes for efficient procurement, inventory management, and data analysis.
• Cost analysis and reduction: implement cost-saving initiatives while ensuring quality/compliance.
• Data analytics to support data-driven procurement decisions and KPI tracking.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management and disruption mitigation.
• Contract negotiation skills for favorable terms.
• Project management capabilities for sourcing initiatives.
• Awareness of rare earth market dynamics and geopolitical factors.
• Industry experience in manufacturing and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Supplier management: identify, assess, and engage with suppliers; negotiate favorable terms.
• Market analysis: monitor market trends, pricing, and geopolitical factors affecting supply chains.
• Cost management: pursue cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and finance.
• Environmental and sustainability initiatives in procurement decisions.
• Technology utilization: leverage SAP to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.
• Compliance and risk management: ensure adherence to laws and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ethical and legal compliance: uphold anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies.
• Continuous improvement: drive procurement efficiency and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement P2P

SAP Proficiency

Cost Analysis

Data Analytics

Supplier Relationship Mgmt

Supply Chain Risk Mgmt

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Rare Earth Market Knowledge

Industry Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

MP Materials in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Buyer to lead procurement of materials and services across operations, maintenance, and engineering. You will evaluate goods, negotiate terms, and help debottleneck the supply chain to meet internal customer requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of P2P, SAP, and supplier management, with a focus on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.