Purchasing Agent - Cell/Module

BlueOval•Stanton, TN

22d•Onsite

About The Position

BlueOval SK is seeking procurement talent capable of sourcing required components or service for our business and partners closely with our parent organization and suppliers. An individual willing to take on the challenge of building something new and to proactively develop, communicate, and implement the best solutions will find an enjoyable and rewarding experience in this role.

Requirements

3+ years of Purchasing experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Fluent in Korean - speaking & writing
Experience in Purchasing in a manufacturing environment
Strong responsibility, communications, interpersonal, leadership and computer skills
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
Effective self-starter with multi-tasking experience
Ability to guide and influence at all levels
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive/chemical manufacturing industry
Experience in developing and purchasing automotive parts and managing procurement as a buyer or SQE
Major in Chemistry or Chemistry Engineering
Major in Electronic or Machinery Engineering

Responsibilities

Source the required materials based on Bill Of Material (“BOM “)for battery cell and modules from the designated suppliers not only in the US, but globally
Develop annual and mid-long term demand plans, procurement volume aligned with marketing plan.
Manage global SCM management; conduct sourcing plan including materials’ inventory, quantities, and delivery dates in conjunction with factory plan
Monitor suppliers to ensure on time deliveries to support manufacturing, materials within quality standard specifications, costs and discrepant materials are swiftly reconciled
Define and monitor 4M changes and manage the development schedule and the procurement
Manage supplier risk by ensuring continuity business plans are in place for potential unpreventable interruption to the supply chain
Manage and report procurement performance, objective plan vs. performance monitoring, status of savings, and implementation plan
Mange and report procurement risk related costs, deliveries, and inventory issue
Prepare & distribute & review & assess RFQ/RFP to and from the qualified suppliers
Finalize contracts, terms and conditions, register supplier on purchasing system
Issue POs, verify invoices and perform Monthly closing Management
Support the optimization of core Purchasing processes and systems
Ensure all vendors have received and agreed to comply with our Ethical Sourcing policies.