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Purchasing ManagerLG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. • Holland, MI, US
Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. • Holland, MI, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Purchasing Manager

Reports to : Purchasing Sr. Manager

Location : Holland, 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 :

In this role, you will manage purchasing team members and organize and assign the tasks. You will source and select global-level suppliers and maximizing investment efficiency, in order to improve the business competitiveness. Your purchasing team includes raw material and custom process – team is MRO – material repair operations / Construction material / economic reports. You will act as a liaison between US and Korea and responsible for translation between the two teams for purchasing documents and materials ordered.

Responsibilities :

  • Provide weekly / monthly / annual reports to leadership and headquarters
  • Analyze and maintain open dialogue on purchasing projections from different vendors
  • Review supplier requests for payment status, invoice information, data, budget checks and follow-up for proper process methodology
  • Communicate feedback received regarding purchasing / process to headquarters and team
  • Understand changes to policies from headquarters and communicate to purchasing team
  • Responsible for standardizing system, managing process improvement between headquarters, Poland, and China (different locations) and other places making sure they are followed in US
  • Analyze new project contracts assessing risk management, documenting changes, document management and ensure registration in system
  • Work with legal team to ensure contracts are approved
  • Develop KPIs on yearly basis – following up monthly to ensure meet – CI rate – negotiation rate from supplier / PO issued – set target and then follow up– target rate based on global set from headquarters
  • Check dates and closing dates and ensure meet on time delivery on all PO’s.
  • Collect previous month’s reports and categorize what is purchased, sharing with team members and report to headquarters
  • Evaluate suppliers by category on an annual basis – MRO / Construction / economic reports and forward to headquarters
  • Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
  • 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 required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience

    • Experience :

  • 7 to 10+ years of purchasing experience
  • 3 to 6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
  • Experience developing and managing KPI’s
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Experience in orders / settlements / contracts for outsourcing construction
  • Experience creating and executing career succession plans with the department

    • Skills :

  • Comfort around higher management
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound decisions
  • Effective workflow and process management
  • Planning skills and effective communication of priorities
  • Delegation and directing teams to meet goals
  • Finance and Accounting knowledge
  • Proven global sourcing skills (General purchasing part management)
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites
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