Procurement Assistant Manager

LG Electronics; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost premiums for medical, dental,/

401(k) with company matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Short-Term Incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking a Bilingual Procurement Assistant Manager to support the Manager of the Procurement Team in achieving the lowest delivered cost and highest quality through strategic sourcing and financial analysis. The role requires coordinating supplier selection, negotiation, and compliance within a global team.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, at least 5 years of experience, and be proficient in English and Korean.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement or related field.
• Experience sourcing raw materials and components (steel, resin, plastic, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and cost modeling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team to select, purchase, quote and source production parts.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine the best bid among suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and lead supplier communications to ensure on-time deliveries and quality.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

The BilingualProcurementAssistant Manager will assist the Manager in leading theProcurementTeam to ensure lowest delivered cost and highest quality through supply chain management techniques and financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading a team toselect, purchase, quote and sourceproduction 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 organization staff members and to vendors
• Assist in leading the team in contacting suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries and quality issues
• Negotiate contracts
• Responsible for promoting a safe working environment and monitoring compliance activities to support the safety program

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field of study
• Minimum of 5 yearexperience in related field
• A proven track record of strategically sourcing raw material such as: steel, resin and factory components to include injection molding, presses, die casting and electrical parts
• Solid understanding of supply chain mechanics and forecasting
• Very knowledgeable infinancial analysis and cost modeling
• Strong organizational and negotiating skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Occasional international travel required
• Agree on first piece approval dates and track progress
• Bilingual in both English and Korean

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or [e-mail]. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.

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