Purchasing Manager

Ultium Cells LLC•Warren, OH

About The Position

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that has the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells produces battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications. Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Requirements

BA/BS + 5 years of experience
Superior analytical skills
Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Experience in contract drafting, redlining, and working cross functionally with legal
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify creative solutions in a fast paced environment
Highly proficient oral and written communication skills
High level of capability to work independent
Energized by a startup-type environment with the corresponding ambiguity and ability to appropriately create/adjust processes to the scale/phase of the business
Strong understanding of legal terms/conditions, licensing models, and Security/Confidentiality requirements
Able to balance a strong customer service experience with the integrity of the purchasing & supply chain process
Adept at engaging and presenting to Senior Executives, tailoring to the audience
Highly curious about industry trends (including non-automotive) and developing new supplier’s/engagement models that align to the business strategy
Demonstrates ability to develop and apply deep cost knowledge
Knowledge of procurement and materials software, as well as MS software applications and deep functioning knowledge of SAP
Experience managing and negotiating commercial issues with suppliers and assessing customer satisfaction
Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within time constraints

Nice To Haves

master’s degree or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies based on business, market, and technology trends and establish strong and competitive supply base
Responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services
Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, budget execution.
Optimize supply performance by analyzing and applying appropriate tools including benchmarking, cost and value chain analysis, negotiations, supply chain analysis
Work closely with cross functional partners internally and externally to trade off imperatives and identify creative solutions, including RFQ management, procure to pay, order fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and supplier relationship management
Drive for winning outcomes that are focused on the mission of the business
Develop and manage great supplier relationships
Lead and respond to critical supply chain issues and provide contingency solutions to mitigate supply chain risk or logistics disruptions for inbound and outbound logistics.
Provide pro-active communication on issues that can impact purchasing, logistics or the supply chain
Develop protection of supply and contingency plans
Ability to set a strategy and lead a team of individuals to a common goal that meets the overall objectives of the company
Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the team, set goals and performance review of the team