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LG Energy Solution · 3 weeks ago

Raw Material Procurement Manager

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage applications. The Raw Material Procurement Manager will oversee the purchasing team, manage supplier relations, and ensure efficient procurement processes to enhance business competitiveness.

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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

Qualification

Global sourcing skillsKPI developmentPurchasing experienceFinanceAccounting knowledgeProcess managementPlanning skillsDelegation skillsComfort around higher managementDeal with ambiguityEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree required
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 orders/settlements/contracts for outsourcing construction
Experience creating and executing career succession plans with the department
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

Preferred

MBA or MS preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Company

LG Energy Solution

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LG Energy Solution provides a variety of energy solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

LG Energy Solution has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (27)
2024 (23)
2023 (12)
2022 (15)
2021 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3B
2024-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Peter Kyungsuk Pyun
업무혁신그룹장 (CIO, aka. Head of Process Innovation & IT Group)
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