Procurement Associate

LG • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

The Procurement Associate supports LG Electronics’ buying function by assisting with parts selection, quoting, and sourcing production parts. The role prepares and maintains purchasing records and reports, compares supplier bids, and helps manage delivery schedules, shortages, late deliveries, and quality issues. It also involves agreeing on first-piece approval dates, tracking progress, negotiating contracts, and supporting a safe working environment and compliance with the company’s safety program. Occasional international travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Proven track record strategically sourcing raw materials such as steel and resin, and factory components including injection molding, presses, die casting, and electrical parts.
• Strong organizational and negotiating skills.
• Occasional international travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in procurement preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial analysis and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• Understand organizational and governmental purchasing rules and provide information about them to staff and vendors.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and quality issues.
• Agree on first-piece approval dates and track progress.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Promote a safe working environment and monitor compliance activities in support of the safety program.

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 for employees and their loved ones.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Paid parental leave and family support for those raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group-rate life and disability insurance.
• Temporary/contract workers may be eligible for relevant benefit programs offered through partner agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time