12-Month Procurement Internship

LG Chem America, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

LG Chem America, Inc. offers a 12-month Procurement Internship in Atlanta, GA, supporting the North America Business Services Team with sourcing Raw Materials, Equipment, and Construction vendors for LG Chem subsidiaries in the Americas.

The role is full-time hourly, 40 hours weekly, with a Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics or International Trade) and a focus on learning procurement processes, supplier registration, and international trade documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain/Logistics or International Trade preferred).
• Must be able to work Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM.
• Interest in pursuing procurement/supply chain.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and documentation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Bilingual Korean-English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement for Raw Materials, Equipment, Construction, and MRO in the Americas.
• Assist supplier registration and compliance tasks under guidance.
• Handle delivery schedules, logistics costs, and supplier payments reporting.
• Conduct supplier sourcing and price comparisons for GP items.
• Prepare HQ and weekly/monthly procurement reports.
• Utilize PowerPoint, Excel and ERP for data analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual Korean-English

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

LG Chem has a newly created 12-Month Procurement Internship position that will support the Business Services Team for North America and is based in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA. This 12-Month Procurement Internship is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate to learn real world experience to support procuring items such as Raw Materials, Equipment, and Construction vendors for LG Chem subsidiaries in the Americas. Bachelor Degree required, preference in Supply Chain/Logistics, and qualified candidates will be knowledgable with international trade regulations, documentation and processes.

This is a full-time, 12-month, hourly position (40-hours per week) and is based in our Corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA. To qualify, candidates must have completed a Bachelor Degree, and able to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours of 8AM - 5PM.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support procurement activities related to Raw Materials, Equipment, Construction, and MRO for LG Chem subsidiaries in the Americas.
• Perform all procurement tasks under the guidance of the team leader and in accordance with company policies.
• Handle key procurement processes such as Supplier Registration, Bank Account Registration, and Eco-Friendly Material Review.
• Assist and support the following tasks: Delivery schedule management for Raw Materials, Equipment, and Construction / Processing of customs duties and related logistics costs / Supplier payment management and reporting.
• Conduct supplier sourcing and price comparison for General Procurement (GP) items.
• Prepare and submit reports including HQ reports and weekly/monthly reports.
• Proficiency in communication, data analysis, and reporting using PowerPoint, Excel and ERP systems is essential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Preference in Supply Chain/Logistics or International Trade.
• Competencies/Desired Skills:
• Candidate must be able to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours of 8AM - 5PM.
• Interest in pursuing a supply chain or procurement career.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations, documentation and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately.
• Self-start with desire to learn and work autonomously.
• Excellent Communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively.
• Establish and build relationships through communication with new or previously unknown suppliers.
• Proficiency in the use of PC, Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.).
• Bilingual (Korean-English) is preferred to collaborate with local US team members, individuals based in our Headquarters in Korea and use proprietary systems.