Strategic Sourcing Leader for Critical Materials

MP Materials Corp.; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials Corp. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for its Mountain Pass, CA facility.

You will purchase materials, equipment, and services for mine operations, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage the full PO lifecycle, supporting cost efficiency and reliability. The role requires a Bachelor’s in supply chain or business (or equivalent experience), plus 5+ years in sourcing with SAP proficiency and strong analytical, negotiation, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant sourcing/purchasing experience.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment, and services for mine operations.
• Develop and negotiate supplier agreements and PO lifecycle.
• Utilize RFQ, bid analysis, and market research to maximize value.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and SAP requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to minimize risk.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Integrity

Customer service

Independent worker

Decision speed

Change management

Collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business

CPSM certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MP Materials Corp. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for its Mountain Pass, CA facility.

You will purchase materials, equipment, and services for mine operations, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage the full PO lifecycle, supporting cost efficiency and reliability. The role requires a Bachelor’s in supply chain or business (or equivalent experience), plus 5+ years in sourcing with SAP proficiency and strong analytical, negotiation, and collaboration skills.