Purchasing Specialist I (Raw Material Procurement)

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. • Holland, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst I, Materials supports the Materials organization by coordinating purchasing, material planning, supplier activities, and inventory requirements to ensure the timely availability of materials for production. This position works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support production schedules, resolve material shortages, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and ensure purchasing activities are completed accurately and in accordance with company procedures. The Analyst I works under general guidance while developing knowledge of procurement, material planning, supplier management, and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge of purchasing, supply chain, material planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Ability to analyze material requirements, supplier information, and purchasing data.
• Ability to work effectively under guidance while managing assigned purchasing and material activities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience, internship, or co-op experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, material planning, inventory control, or manufacturing.
• Experience using SAP or another ERP/MRP system.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes or Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience working with suppliers or supporting supplier-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supplier relationships and monitor supplier delivery and performance.
• Support sourcing and qualification of suppliers for raw materials, components, and related commodities.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations for materials, goods, and services.
• Support negotiations related to pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Create, review, and issue purchase orders in accordance with approved purchasing requirements.
• Manage assigned raw material purchases based on production schedules, inventory levels, and material requirements.
• Monitor material availability and supplier deliveries to support on-time production.
• Identify potential material shortages and coordinate appropriate follow-up with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support resolution of supplier delivery, material availability, pricing, and purchasing-related issues.
• Verify purchasing and invoice information and coordinate discrepancies with suppliers and Accounting.
• Maintain supplier agreements, purchasing records, and other procurement documentation.
• Support supplier registration and onboarding activities within company procurement systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, and other departments to support material requirements.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing reports, spend data, supplier information, and other procurement metrics.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, approval requirements, and internal controls.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to purchasing, material availability, supplier performance, and inventory management.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees
• paid time off
• a 401(k) with company match
• additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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