Sourcing: Support the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies by assisting in market research, supplier identification, and negotiation activities to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms while maintaining quality standards.Supplier Management: Identify, assess, and engage with potential suppliers, building and maintaining strong relationships while negotiating favorable terms and conditions.Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, pricing fluctuations, and geopolitical factors affecting the rare earth material supply chain, proactively addressing any potential disruptions.Cost Management: Work to reduce procurement costs through negotiation, supplier evaluation, and cost analysis. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Quality Assurance: Collaborate with operations and quality team to ensure that purchased materials meet the required standards and specifications.Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, such as geopolitical or environmental factors.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as production, engineering, and finance to align procurement strategies with company goals and requirements.Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives: Consider and incorporate sustainability and environmental factors into procurement decisions, supporting MP Materials' commitment to responsible mining.Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase the overall effectiveness of the supply chain.Ethical and Legal Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to ethical standards and legal requirements, including anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies.Other duties as assigned.

Support the business objectives by managing supply chain activities, including material planning, purchase order management, logistics management and supplier relationships. Analyze, plan, schedule, and order materials on time while managing specific inventory levels to maximize operational efficiency and working capital to achieve business objectives. Engage in purchase order management thru the entire procure to pay cycle. Evaluate, select, and recommend preferred logistical methods to achieve business objectives. Maintain supplier relationships to facilitate partnerships with suppliers to achieve our annual operating plan. Manage various supply chain activities to enhance quality, cost effectiveness and maximize operating income.