Sr. Specialist,Procurement

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Senior General Procurement Specialist to lead indirect purchasing, including outsourced and facility services.

You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage contracts to optimize costs and drive performance across HQ and global sites. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in procurement or supply chain, with strong MS Office, communication, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience in Purchase orders/settlements/contracts for General procurement

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for indirect goods and services, including outsourced services, facility services, and operational fees; ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgetary requirements and procurement policies.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and service quality.
• Lead RFQs, analyze quotations, conduct comprehensive bid evaluations, negotiate pricing, contract terms, service-level agreements and other conditions.
• Process purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) in accordance with company policies.
• Manage supplier contracts, monitor performance, and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Lead complex sourcing activities and negotiations for high-value contracts.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives and procurement improvement strategies.
• Analyze procurement spending and identify opportunities to optimize costs and supplier performance.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Coordinating

Communication

Cost analysis

Multi-tasking

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Job description

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Summary

The Senior General Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing indirect goods and services, including outsourced services, facility services, and operational fees. Key responsibilities include supplier sourcing, price negotiation, contract management, and purchase order processing to ensure cost-effective and efficient procurement operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for indirect goods and services, including outsourced services, facility services, and operational fees; ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgetary requirements and procurement policies.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and service quality.
• Lead RFQs, analyze quotations, conduct comprehensive bid evaluations, negotiate pricing, contract terms, service-level agreements and other conditions.
• Process purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) in accordance with company policies.
• Manage supplier contracts, monitor performance, and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Lead complex sourcing activities and negotiations for high-value contracts.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives and procurement improvement strategies.
• Analyze procurement spending and identify opportunities to optimize costs and supplier performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ year of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience in Purchase orders/settlements/contracts for General procurement

Skills:

• MS Office Suite
• Time management
• Coordinating
• Communication
• Cost Analysis of the purchasing items
• Multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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