Procurement Assistant Manager

LG Electronics • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

The Bilingual Procurement Assistant Manager assists the Manager in leading the Procurement Team to achieve the lowest delivered cost and highest quality through supply chain management techniques and financial analysis. The role involves sourcing and purchasing production parts, managing supplier bids and deliveries, negotiating contracts, and supporting workplace safety and compliance. The position requires bilingual proficiency in English and Korean and occasional international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Proven track record of strategically sourcing raw materials such as steel and resin, as well as factory components including injection molding, presses, die casting, and electrical parts.
• Solid understanding of supply chain mechanics and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis and cost modeling.
• Strong organizational and negotiating skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Bilingual in English and Korean.
• Occasional international travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team that selects, purchases, quotes, and sources 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.
• Understand organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about those rules to staff and vendors.
• Assist in leading the team in contacting suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and quality issues.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Promote a safe working environment and monitor compliance activities supporting the safety program.
• Agree on first-piece approval dates and track progress.

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for eligible employees and dependents for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Company matching contributions to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, with immediate vesting and several investment options.
• Paid time off, including company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance-based short-term incentives, varying by role.
• Confidential mental health resources and personal fitness goal incentives.
• Paid parental leave and family support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group-rate life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager