What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Procurement Manager position at LG Energy Solution Michigan?
Job Title: Manager, North America International Procurement Office)
Report to: Strategic Procurement Department Leader, Procurement Center in HQ (Korea)
Location: Troy, MI USA
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs 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 and federal regulations.
- Monitor developments and changes in supply chain and stay up to date with federal laws/acts and regulations.
- 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 battery 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
- Bilingual in Korean and English is required
- Ability to work in changing environment with rapid growth
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Products
- Willing to travel 40%
- 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
Benefit Overview:
- 100% employer paid premium on Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your legal dependents
- 100% employer paid disability and life insurance
- Employer supported child-care/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
