Raw Material / MRO Procurement Specialist

"We connect science to life for a better future."

LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on "science," beyond "chemistry."

Job Summary (Basic Functions):  LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for a Raw material / MRO Procurement Specialist to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The Raw material / MRO Procurement Specialist will be an individual contributor reporting to the Procurement team and be responsible for assisting, sourcing new vendors and expediting to acquire Raw material or MRO product.

This position is based full time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Administrative:

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
• Request for Quotation (RFQ).
• Support Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE).
• Create Commercial Bid Evaluation (CBE) with detailed price analysis.
• Renew the contract if a Change Order occurs.
• Control shipping documents(BL / IV / PL) from partners and managing payment for partners.
• Source quality suppliers and complete bidding process total cost of ownership perspective.
• Drive supplier capability enhancement through strategic support and development programs.
• Track supplier production schedule aligned facility requirement. If necessary, realign and expedite supplier’s schedule as needed.
• Procure the MRO material and maintain stock amount Manage receipt, shipment and settlement for MRO material.
• Report sourcing / procurement status for management group and stakeholders.

Negotiation Skills:

• Develop and negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and pricing for the company.
• Resolve discrepancies and invoice problems.
• Requires persistent and continuous work to address supply chain challenges.

Quality Focus:

• Research and identify prospective new equipment suppliers.
• Liaison with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluate products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Ensure all contract are based upon and meet standards.
• Manage huge data based upon consistency and integrity

Data Analysis

• Prepare reports and maintain accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns

Education:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in Raw material procurement. Proficiency in international trade regulations and the handling of chemical substance imports and exports.
• 3+years of experience leveraging strong negotiating and influencing skills with Raw / MRO material.
• Experience in Battery, Battery Materials or Chemical Industry is a plus.
• Working knowledge and understanding of an ERP system. (SAP experience preferred)

Preferred Qualification/What We’d Like to See:

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
• Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.)
• Excellent analytical ability to effectively analyze production data.
• Experience working with global company.

Work Environment

The working conditions (including the general work environment, and table with physical/mental demands) in this job description reflect the typical conditions you can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. LGCTA provides reasonable accommodations – appropriate changes and adjustments – to applicants and employees to be considered for a job opening, enable them to perform a job, gain access to the workplace, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.

General Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incoming primarily works in an office setting, but work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations, such as moving sample of product, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc to manage plant.

Physical/Mental Demands.  The chart below shows the physical and mental tasks involved in the job, and the percentage of time spent performing those tasks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.