Project Procurement Specialist at MP Materials Corp

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAP, Supervisory Experience, Lean Six Sigma, Accounting Skills, Mathematical Skills, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presentation Skills, Organizational Skills, Team Building Skills, Advanced Computer Skills, Strategic Procurement, Problem Solving, Vendor Sourcing, Customer Service

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

JOB TITLE: Procurement Supervisor LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV DEPARTMENT/GROUP: Procurement POSITION TYPE: Full Time HOURLY/SALARY: Salary REGULAR/TEMP: Regular EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt REPORTS TO: Manager, Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement POSITION OVERVIEW: A rare and exciting opportunity with a mining and chemical processing facility corporate office in Las Vegas, Nevada. MP Materials owns and operates Mountain Pass, the only integrated Rare Earth mining and processing site in North America. Rare Earths power the modern economy. They are essential components in a wide range of industrial, clean energy and information technology applications. The MP Materials facilities are currently undergoing major and rapid expansion to meet growing global demand. THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF DAILY OPERATIONS OF PURCHASING INCLUDING THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF PURCHASING STAFF AS ASSIGNED. THE INCUMBENT WILL ENSURE THE EXECUTION OF ESTABLISHED SERVICE LEVELS THAT ACHIEVE DEPARTMENT AND COMPANY OBJECTIVES. THE PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR LEADS THE ASSIGNED STAFF IN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF PURCHASING PERFORMANCE THROUGH THE ANALYSIS OF DAILY PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY. THIS ROLE WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE SUPPLY CHAIN & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER IN THE STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT OF THE DEPARTMENTS DAY-TO-DAY OBJECTIVES TO THE DEPARTMENT AND COMPANY VISION AND GOALS. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: · Direct, supervise, and evaluate the daily operations of the purchasing staff and set day-to-day goals and objectives. Analyze workflow and manage assigned personnel to ensure their effective and efficient allocation · Provide buyer level support for the department as needed · Monitor performance against department KPI’s and delivery results. Manage, lead, schedule, allocate and monitor work of purchasing team members · Provide training for the procurement team to ensure maximum performance · Work with the Supply Chain Manager to analyze reports to identify procurement process improvement opportunities. Promote excellent customer service between procurement and other departments within the company, as well as vendors. Provide opportunities for internal customers to suggest feedback on department performance and act on areas of opportunity · Provide technical and expert counsel to internal customers on topics such as purchasing policies, purchasing processes, contract standards, vendor sourcing, and SAP requirements for purchasing · Monitor status of purchase receipts and invoice discrepancies and work with purchasing staff, internal customers, accounts payable and vendors to ensure timely resolution of issues · Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to the procurement function. Improve purchasing performance through processes, communications, and performance, utilizing industry best practices · Source, recruit, develop, and maintain suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct · Review suppliers for compliance with company’s quality criteria · Travel to the mine site in Mountain Pass, CA on an as needed basis · Complete other tasks as needed or directed by management REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: · Experience with SAP highly desirable. · 5 years experience at an industrial, mining or chemical processing facility required · In the absence of a degree, 10 years relevant experience is required · 3 years of supervisory experience required REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: · Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field desired SPECIALIZED SKILLS: · Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training a plus · Accounting and mathematical skills to conduct value analysis, discrepancy resolution, and the review of bids and pricing proposals · The ability to make sound decisions to successfully integrate objective, opportunities and resources · Time management skills are necessary to successfully manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines · Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills · Strong organizational and team building skills · Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office · Demonstrated successful leadership skills are required. Interpersonal relations skills, the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form, the ability to organize, set priorities and manage time efficiently, the ability to work independently and give clear instruction to department subordinates · Thorough understanding of strategic procurement and supply chain management and the impact that different order activities and changes have upon the different points of the chain · Ability to acquire detailed knowledge of specific customers, pricing, products, product lines, and packing & shipping standards. · 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.

Responsibilities

The Project Procurement Specialist supervises daily operations of purchasing and leads the assigned staff in continuous improvement of purchasing performance. This role also supports the Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement Manager in aligning departmental objectives with company goals.