Global Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

LG Home Appliance Factory; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost medical, dental, vision and Rx

401(k) with employer matching

Generous PTO

Performance-based incentives

Mental health resources

Family-friendly benefits

Group life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics in Clarksville, TN, seeks a procurement professional to source raw materials and manage supplier relationships for steel, resin, and factory components. You will assist in buying, evaluate bids, and drive cost-effective sourcing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, with proven negotiation and procurement experience, plus strong financial analysis skills. Occasional international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing of raw materials (steel, resin, and factory components).
• Experience in Procurement.
• Strong financial analysis and cost modeling skills.
• Excellent organization and negotiating skills.
• Occasional international travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the buying function including parts selection, quoting and sourcing production parts.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to staff and vendors.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries and quality issues.
• Agree on first piece approval dates and track progress.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Promote a safe working environment and monitor compliance activities to support the safety program.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Cost modeling

Sourcing

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

LG Electronics in Clarksville, TN, seeks a procurement professional to source raw materials and manage supplier relationships for steel, resin, and factory components. You will assist in buying, evaluate bids, and drive cost-effective sourcing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, with proven negotiation and procurement experience, plus strong financial analysis skills. Occasional international travel may be required.