Procurement Specialist (Bilingual Korean)

LG Electronics North America; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Bilingual Procurement Specialist in Fort Worth, Texas. You will be responsible for sourcing suppliers and managing procurement issues while collaborating with HQ. This role offers growth in a dynamic team environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

No-cost employee premiums for health benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Access to mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing/sourcing.
• Experience with semiconductor/circuit components or mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new suppliers for Quality, Cost, Delivery.
• Collaborate with HQ procurement team on supply chain issues.
• Conduct market intelligence research on suppliers.

Skills

Bilingual Korean

Proactive

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

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Procurement Specialist (Bilingual Korean)

We are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our dynamic team as a Bilingual Procurement Specialist located in Ft. Worth, Texas. This is an onsite position.

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach

Position Summary

LGEUS IPO (International Procurement Office) Team is looking for a Procurement Specialist to help LGE HQ procurement activities with suppliers in US for sourcing new suppliers in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and new cutting-edge technology for LGE current and future products.

This role will be based in Fort Worth, TX, working onsite 5 days a week. We are a small team of 3, including a team lead directly reporting to HQ.

The team is looking for a candidate who is proactive, eager to learn, enjoys traveling to meet suppliers, and is relentless to achieve their goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Sourcing new suppliers in the areas of:
• Quality, Cost, Delivery in HW, SW, Mechanical Parts, Raw Materials, etc.
• New Suppliers for LGE’s new business opportunities or expanding its business areas. (EV Chargers, Robots, HVAC, HPWH etc.)
• Releasing RFQ to new suppliers and reviewing price quotes, delivering samples to HQ.
• Sourcing and Introducing new technology companies for/to LGE HQ :
• New Technologies, New Features, Alternative methods, etc. for LGE’s future products.
• Managing procurement/purchasing issues with suppliers such as deliveries and shortages.
• Collaborate with HQ procurement team to resolve Procurement/Purchasing/SCM issues in North America including areas such as price negotiation, supply disruption, new supplier registration etc.
• Provide on-site support to HQ employees traveling to suppliers on business trips.
• Market Intelligence:
• Researching and reporting major semi-conductor suppliers, service providers, automotive manufacturers and consumer electronics related to LGE business through various channels including media.
• Research and reporting in areas including quarterly sales records, semi-conductor industry news and market trends, foundry reports, automotive and consumer electronics latest trends including acquisitions, investments, blackouts, government policies and regulations to impact on LGE business.
• Frequent business trips required to support LGE HQ teams business trips to suppliers.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bilingual skills in Korean and English required
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 0+ years of experience working in procurement / purchasing / sourcing of SW / HW (Semiconductor /Circuit components) or mechanical components related to consumer / white appliances / IT devices/ Industrial products such as TV, Automotive, Home Appliances, Robots, EV Chargers, HVAC, HPWH etc.
  
  

Compensation: the salary is dependent on the experience level of the candidate. Depending on experience, there may also be an added performance bonus.

Recruiting Range

$48,000—$110,000 USD

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 investment options.
• 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.
  
  

Privacy Notice to California Applicants

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Consumer Electronics

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