Title: Analyst II, Purchasing
Reports to: Manager, Purchasing
Location: 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
We are looking for Purchasing Specialist with either manufacturing equipment or construction experience.
This position represents LGESMI in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers for the purchase of all supplies except raw materials. In addition, this position manages the purchasing process from purchase orders to invoices and reports monthly purchase data.
Responsibilities:
- Manage suppliers
- Create and issue purchasing orders (POs)
- Quote goods and services
- Negotiate pricing
- Track orders
- Ensure invoices are getting paid
- Review service contracts
- Review construction and equipment purchasing
- Support internal teams for purchasing needs
- Purchase everything except raw materials
- Act as buyer for maintenance repair operation (MRO)
- Register new vendors
- Create monthly purchase history reports (data)
- Source suppliers
- 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 in general business, business administration, supply chain, logistics, or related field required MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
- Knowledge with ERP systems
Experience
- 3 to 6+ plus years of experience
- Experience with Manufacturing Equipment or Construction
- Experience with contract
- Bilingual Korean/English preferred
Skills
- Microsoft Office suite
- Business negotiation
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Communication
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
