Director, Projects Procurement

Job overview

The Director, Projects Procurement role is onsite in Fort Worth, TX, or Las Vegas, NV; compensation is not specified. MP Materials describes its work as rebuilding American industrial capability through an integrated rare earth supply chain, from mining and refining to metal and magnet manufacturing. As a member of the Supply Chain Leadership team and functional lead for construction procurement, this director develops sourcing and contracting strategies for major capital projects. The role works with project and construction leaders to optimize spend, manage supplier risk, and support on-time, on-budget project delivery.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute supply chain strategy for major projects
• establish procurement processes and challenge third-party spend arrangements
• build relationships with construction leadership, stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors
• develop preferred supplier bases and sourcing strategies
• lead or participate in negotiations
• improve project procurement and long-lead materials processes
• promote supply chain tools and methods
• champion EHS&S practices
• ensure compliance with company standards, law, and code of conduct
• review project performance and manage supplier relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director, projects procurement

fort worth tx

las vegas nv

onsite

major capital projects

supply chain

project procurement

epc

contracting strategy

supplier management

capital spend

mp materials

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Reports to the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain; estimated annual project procurement spend exceeds $300 million; travel to project sites, vendors, and contractors as required.

About the employer

MP Materials Corp. is hiring for this role. Industry: Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining. Sector: 21.