Sr. Specialist, Procurement

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Full Time

30+ days ago Requisition

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary

Sr. Specialist, Procurement will manage Indirect material (Equipment, Construction, General Items related to production) and coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related supplier. In addition, Sr. Specialist, Procurement is responsible of developing various procedures and processes to achieve best practices. This role is responsible for sourcing and selecting global-level suppliers and maximizing investment efficiency, in order to improve the business competitiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Research, evaluate and negotiate terms with current and potential global suppliers/vendors
• Perform administrative duties covering end-to-end indirect material procurement activities that include, but not limited to, review quotations, create purchase orders, arrange shipments, track orders and issue payments
• Monitor vendor performances and recommend improvement solutions
• Analyze costs and report procurement performances to management
• Act as buyer for maintenance repair operations
• Develop long term procurement strategies and align procurement policies with organizational goals
• Develop new supplier partnerships and implement best practices

Qualifications:

• At minimum 7 years of experience performing end-to-end indirect procurement
• At minimum bachelor’s degree in general business, business administration, supply chain, logistics, engineering or related field
• Knowledge with ERP systems
• Certificate in Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred
• Experience in orders/settlements/contracts for Equipment/ Construction/ MRO purchasing

Skills:

• Proven global sourcing skills (General Items related to production)
• MS Office Suite
• Time management
• Organization/Coordination
• Communication
• Cost Analysis of the purchasing items (Cost Structure, etc)
• Multi-tasking
• Timeliness
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global site