Project Support Specialist bei MP Materials

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Project Support Specialist will be a member of our new Magnetics business headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a rare opportunity to have an early role in assisting the capital projects team execute projects for greenfield advanced manufacturing facilities that are shaping the future of American manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on team member with experience in capital projects. The Support Specialist will need to be able to make independent decisions while being organized, versatile, disciplined, and always willing to learn new things. The Capital Projects Support Specialist role is responsible for processing project invoices, SAP data entry, purchasing support, and general project support.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review and process monthly invoices from contractors and suppliers for capital projects.
• Expedite and track the review and approval of monthly contractor payment applications by liaising with the internal project team.
• Provide information to the finance team to ensure all invoices have been accrued in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assess invoices to ensure proper math calculations and support documentation.
• Ensure project expenses are posted properly by schedule of values and activity (WBS.
• Enter Service Entry Sheets into SAP including supporting documentation for invoice approval routing.
• Collect and review project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Perform necessary data entry in SAP to create purchase requisitions and process supplier/contractor invoices at the direction of Project Managers and Director of Capital Projects.
• Assist project teams in management and control of project documentation and action items.
• Support continuous process improvement and development of standard operating procedures for the Capital Projects team.
• Liaise and maintain strong working relationships with engineering, project controls, construction, and management.
• Provide opportunities for internal customers to suggest feedback on performance and act on areas of opportunity.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve problems.
• Complete other tasks as needed or directed, including expense reporting. 
• Develop capital project processes and procedures.
• Create summary dashboards.
• Occasional travel to subcontractor locations.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Procurement & Invoice processing experience.
• Minimum three years’ administrative support experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Qualities:

• Construction or capital project experience.
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Capable of managing and analyzing large amounts of data for accuracy.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work and connect with all levels of management and individual contributors.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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