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Job Description
Job Title: Manager, BILINGUAL KOREAN & ENGLISH NA IPO(North America International Procurement Office)
Report to: Strategic Procurement Department Leader, Procurement Center in HQ
Location: Troy, MI, USA
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary:
A qualified individual for this position will discover and develop best suppliers and strategize and standardize procurement/purchasing organization in North America to support our growing business market and production increase in North American Market and new business development.
Responsibilities:
- Understand global supply chain for Li ion battery industry especially focusing on cell materials of Li ion battery and pack components.
- Monitor related federal laws/acts, federal regulations, and presidential actions in North America and analyze their impact on our supply chain.
- Perform analysis including tracking federal laws/acts, federal regulations, and presidential actions.
- Perform tariff analysis by country or by item and analyze the impact on our supply chain.
- If federal laws/acts, federal regulations, and/or tariffs affect our supply chain, monitor the supplier's countermeasures and collaborate with HQ to resolve issues.
- Monitor developments and changes in supply chain and stay up to date with federal laws/acts and regulations.
- Evaluate both new and existing suppliers' supply chain in accordance to prevailing federal and state-level policies and rules to maintain compliance and proactively configure procurement strategies.
- Structure standardized supply system flow through strengthening competitiveness of North American Battery Material/parts market intelligence sourcing:
- Collaborate with HQ purchasing/procurement guidance, direction and assistance to identify and define the requirements to promote uniform purchasing/procurement strategy and system.
- Benchmark and research status of batter market locally and provide strategies for any foreseeable issues.
- Identify North America local suppliers and constantly update the landscape for changes.
- Audit current purchasing suppliers and review construction progress, production status, quality issues, etc.
- Executes high-level activities of the Company’s formal and informal procurement processes.
- Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Experience and Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
- Bilingual in Korean and English is required
- Ability to work in a changing environment with rapid growth
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office products
- Willing to travel 20%
- Individual with initiative and willing to work in a fast paced environment. Detailed and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with data integrity
Benefits Overview:
- 100% employer paid premium on Medical, Dental, and Vision 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
- Relocation package available for a right candidate
