Materials Procurement Analyst I

LG Energy Solution; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

a 401(k) with company match

additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

LG Energy Solution is hiring for Specialist I, Purchasing (Raw Materials), an on-site full-time role based at our Michigan operations. The analyst supports material planning, supplier activities, and inventory readiness for production, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability.

The position develops procurement expertise under guidance, handling supplier relationships, quotations, PO creation, and continuous improvement in purchasing processes and controls.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Maintain supplier agreements, purchasing records, and other procurement documentation.
• 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.

Skills

Organization skills

Prioritization

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP experience

Job description

LG Energy Solution is hiring for Specialist I, Purchasing (Raw Materials), an on-site full-time role based at our Michigan operations. The analyst supports material planning, supplier activities, and inventory readiness for production, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability.

The position develops procurement expertise under guidance, handling supplier relationships, quotations, PO creation, and continuous improvement in purchasing processes and controls.