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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 infrangible 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.

We are actively searching for an Equipment Procurement (Purchasing) Manager for LG Chem’s new plant construction site in Tennessee. The Procurement (Purchasing) Manager is responsible for planning and implementing the sourcing and purchasing strategies to acquire Equipment supplier or Sub Contractors for the expansion projects. This includes creating proposals for bidding and negotiating formal contracts. Qualified candidates must be knowledgeable in all Federal and State rules and regulations in order to adhere with regulatory compliance. This position will be based in Clarksville, TN.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• This is an individual contributor role where the Purchasing Manager will establish and maintain all new relationships as well as write the project requirements to lead the proposal process.
• Plan Procurement Strategies to secure price competitiveness.
• Create and maintain Procurement process.
• Review Invitation To Bid (ITB, written by technical department) and add to needs for Purchasing Department.
• Host on-site presentation explaining site conditions and scope of works to contractors
• Create Commercial Bid Evaluation(CBE) with detailed price analysis.
• Capture and analyze all proposals to prepare cost models for each project and prepare written reports for senior leaders.
• Bidding or negotiating using the Ariba system.
• Ensure all contract are based upon and meet AIA standards.
• Maintain contracts and related files to ensure all legal requirements are documented.
• Renew the contract if a Change Order occurs.
• Communicate with finance team for payment.
• Correspond and Resolve Contractor’s claims (with legal affairs team if necessary).
• All business processes must comply with U.S. federal and state regulations (laws).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. MBA is a plus.
• 5 years of experience in ordering and contracting construction projects in the US.
• 3 years of experience leveraging strong negotiating and influencing skills with Equipment suppliers and Sub-Contractors.
• Working knowledge and understanding of an ERP system. (SAP experience preferred)
• Understanding of construction activities, sequences and related licenses such as civil, architectural work, installation equipment and site requirements (safety, QA/AC and logistics)
• Bilingual Korean is a plus