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LG Electronics North America · 2 weeks ago

Bilingual Procurement Associate (English & Korean)

Clarksville, TN

Contract

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

LG Electronics North America is a global leader in technology dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. As a Procurement Associate, you will ensure the lowest delivered cost and highest quality through supply chain management techniques and financial analysis, while also assisting in the buying function and maintaining purchasing files.

Consumer Electronics

Responsibilities

Assist in the buying function including parts selection, quoting and sourcing production parts

Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists

Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers

Knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors

Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries and quality issues

Agree on first piece approval dates and track progress

Negotiate contracts

Responsible for promoting a safe working environment and monitoring compliance activities to support the safety program

Qualification

Financial analysisProcurement experienceBilingual in EnglishKoreanMicrosoft ExcelNegotiating skillsSourcing raw materialsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics or Business

A proven track record of strategically sourcing raw material such as: steel, resin, and factory components to include injection modeling, presses, die casting and electrical parts

Solid understanding of financial analysis and cost modeling

Strong organizational and negotiating skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Occasional international travel required

Ability to be bilingual in both English and Korean

Preferred

Experience in Procurement preferred

Benefits

No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.

Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.

Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.

Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).

Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life.

Personal fitness goal incentives.

Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.

Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.