Procurement Specialist

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With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the in frangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high‑value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting‑edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science‑oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon‑neutral growth by 2030 and net‑zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

LG Chem will become a world‑class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on 'science,' beyond 'chemistry.'

'We connect science to life for a better future.'

LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for an Equipment/General Procurement Specialist to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The Equipment/General Procurement Specialist will be an individual contributor reporting to the Procurement team and be responsible for assisting and sourcing new vendors to acquire equipment or equipment services or vendors who supply equipment and MRO Material.

This position is based full time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
• Request for Quotation (RFQ).
• Support Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE).
• Create Commercial Bid Evaluation (CBE) with detailed price analysis.
• Renew the contract if a Change Order occurs.
• Control shipping documents (BL / IV / PL) from partners and managing payment for partners.
• Source quality suppliers and complete bidding process total cost of ownership perspective.
• Procure the MRO material and maintain stock amount; manage receipt, shipment and settlement for MRO material.
• Report sourcing / procurement status for management group and stakeholders.

• Develop and negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and pricing for the company.
• Resolve discrepancies and invoice problems.
• Requires persistent and continuous work to address supply chain challenges.

• Research and identify prospective new equipment suppliers.
• Liaison with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluate products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Ensure all contract are based upon and meet standards.
• Manage huge data based upon consistency and integrity.

• Prepare reports and maintain accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.

• 0+ years of experience in industrial equipment and installation purchasing. US project/equipment purchasing highly preferred.
• 0+ years of experience leveraging strong negotiating and influencing skills with industrial equipment.
• Experience in EPC, Battery, Battery Materials or Chemical Industry is a plus.
• Working knowledge and understanding of an ERP system. (SAP experience preferred)

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
• Proficiency in…