RAW MATERIAL / MRO PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

LG•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for a Raw material / MRO Procurement Specialist to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The Raw material / MRO Procurement Specialist will be an individual contributor reporting to the Procurement team and be responsible for assisting, sourcing new vendors and expediting to acquire Raw material or MRO product. This position is based full time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Raw material procurement
Proficiency in international trade regulations and the handling of chemical substance imports and exports
3+years of experience leveraging strong negotiating and influencing skills with Raw / MRO material
Working knowledge and understanding of an ERP system. (SAP experience preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Battery, Battery Materials or Chemical Industry is a plus
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.)
Excellent analytical ability to effectively analyze production data
Experience working with global company

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Support Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE)
Create Commercial Bid Evaluation (CBE) with detailed price analysis
Renew the contract if a Change Order occurs
Control shipping documents(BL / IV / PL) from partners and managing payment for partners
Source quality suppliers and complete bidding process total cost of ownership perspective
Drive supplier capability enhancement through strategic support and development programs
Track supplier production schedule aligned facility requirement. If necessary, realign and expedite supplier’s schedule as needed
Procure the MRO material and maintain stock amount Manage receipt, shipment and settlement for MRO material
Report sourcing / procurement status for management group and stakeholders
Develop and negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and pricing for the company
Resolve discrepancies and invoice problems
Requires persistent and continuous work to address supply chain challenges
Research and identify prospective new equipment suppliers
Liaison with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations
Evaluate products and suppliers according to key business criteria
Ensure all contract are based upon and meet standards
Manage huge data based upon consistency and integrity
Prepare reports and maintain accurate inventory and procurement records
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns