Title: Sr. Purchasing Analyst
Reports to: Manager, Purchasing
Location: Holland or Lansing, MI
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! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary
This position will manage, direct, and coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. This role is responsible for sourcing and selecting global-level suppliers and maximizing investment efficiency, in order to improve the business competitiveness.
Responsibilities:
Provide weekly/monthly/annual reports to leadership and headquarters
Analyze and maintain open dialogue on purchasing projections from different vendors
Review supplier requests for payment status, invoice information, data, budget checks and follow-up for proper process methodology
Communicate feedback received regarding purchasing/process to headquarters and team
Understand changes to policies from headquarters and communicate to purchasing team
Responsible for standardizing system, managing process improvement between headquarters, Poland, and China (different locations) and other places making sure they are followed in US
Analyze new project contracts assessing risk management, documenting changes, document management and ensure registration in system
Work with legal team to ensure contracts are approved
Check dates and closing dates and ensure meet on time delivery on all PO's.
Evaluate suppliers by category on an annual basis - MRO/Construction/economic reports and forward to headquarters
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
Bilingual in English and Korean (preferred)
Experience:
Skills:
Benefits Overview
100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family
100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs
Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays
Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company
401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match
LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO
