Procurement Professional

We connect science to life for a better future."

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.

LG Chem is actively searching for an individual interested in a career in Procurement. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the business from the ground up to gain experience in ERP systems, Requests for Quotation, Vendor Management, Contract and Price negotiations, Demand and Supply analysis, Inventory Tracking and other responsibilities. In this role, you will work closely with procurement team members in the US and Korea. This requires an individual bilingual in Korean / English and is based full time Ravenna, OH.

What You'll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to) :

• Management of the regulation related to chemical substances.
• Calculate the quantity of product to purchase depending on supply and demand plan.
• Procure raw materials, service for maintenance, and equipment in accordance with the procurement procedure of LG Chem.
• Perform Request for Quotation (RFQ's), issue Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) and Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE). Prepare Purchase Orders (PO) with price negotiation and final contracts with vendors.
• Identify new suppliers and alternatives for discontinued materials.
• Manage the raw material inventory to high standards of data integrity and continually work to improve the department.
• Oversee the storeroom, produce replenishment reports, conduct obsolete parts removal, perform turnover rate analysis, process cycle counting, min / max adjustments, and parts kitting.
• Monitor overall procurement progress, payment transaction and manage SAP data related to procurement.
• Collaborate with local and corporate departments such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Manufacturing, Customer Care, as well as other corporate functions such as Credit, Procurement, Regulatory and Legal.
• Participate with managers to establish corporate strategic plans and goals.
• Provide regulatory support and service to LG Chem headquarters by reporting the spending data, the market price, and progressive related to procurement work.
• Use SAP system for Procurement process, Functional Location Management, storeroom functions, and maintenance planning functions.
• The majority of raw materials are imported from Korea and this role requires frequent communication with LG Chem team members in manufacturing sites in Korea as well as HQ.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience : What We're Looking For

Education : Bachelor's degree required with preferrance in Science , Technology , Engineering , or Mathematics.

Language : Korean Language required. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and Korean fluently to quickly and accurately communicate crucial information with exclusive / primarily Korean-Speaking global business partners.

Requirements :

Preferred Qualification / What We'd Like to See :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.