Direct Buyer

LG Slovenská republika•Fayette County, OH

About The Position

The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry, and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Established in 2023, The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it! www.lgeshonda.com Job Summary: As a direct buyer you will manage mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Apply technical and problem-solving skills to prevent impact to operations and support achievement of department targets. Responsible for material procurement, ordering schedule, logistics tracking, on-time delivery of parts & materials, supplier process management and countermeasure implementation.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a direct buyer purchasing role or a degree in a similar field
Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties
Knowledge of global supply chain or import/export activity
Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Good time-management and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team
Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks and prioritize, plan, perform, and communicate activities, both in written and verbal form
Ability to negotiate based on logic, manage cost, manage supplier relationships, solve problems, manage special projects, and analyze drawings/BOM’s
Advanced knowledge of data management and analysis (for example, Excel VBA or Python)
Knowledge of data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Power BI)
Strong business and technical background

Responsibilities

Issues Purchase Orders (POs) for all projects unassisted; manage material run out plan and mitigate potential production shortfalls or overstock situations
Resolve conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc
Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote a positive, long-term relationship focused on delivery performance (building relationships with suppliers)
Continually develop communication networks (department internal and external) such as production control, manufacturing, safety, material management, and engineering to ensure operational success and departmental awareness
Propose new business processes, suggest process and system improvements; manage proposal introduction, execution and long-term implementation. Work closely with system development teams to specify, negotiate, and confirm system changes. Identify key stakeholders and include in development and confirmation
Understand and manage supplier material packaging, labeling procedures, shipping processes and material conditions from point of shipping to point of arrival
Monitor and report on supplier performance. Maintain reporting and conduct at the spot activity both internally (plant/warehouse) and externally (supplier plant/warehouse/shipping waypoints for root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems
Maintain control of inventory by establishing and maintaining trigger points based on multiple criteria at multiple points in the supply chain
Support senior management in developing and implementing purchasing strategies. Research, identify, and recommend prospective new suppliers
Continuously striving for cost improvements (competition, localization etc.)