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Purchasing Manager

Full-time

Ultium Cells LLC

Ultium Cells Overview

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that has the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells produces battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.

Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute purchasing strategies based on business, market, and technology trends and establish strong and competitive supply base
  • Responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services
  • Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, budget execution.
  • Optimize supply performance by analyzing and applying appropriate tools including benchmarking, cost and value chain analysis, negotiations, supply chain analysis
  • Work closely with cross functional partners internally and externally to trade off imperatives and identify creative solutions, including RFQ management, procure to pay, order fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and supplier relationship management
  • Drive for winning outcomes that are focused on the mission of the business
  • Develop and manage great supplier relationships
  • Lead and respond to critical supply chain issues and provide contingency solutions to mitigate supply chain risk or logistics disruptions for inbound and outbound logistics.
  • Provide pro-active communication on issues that can impact purchasing, logistics or the supply chain
  • Develop protection of supply and contingency plans
  • Ability to set a strategy and lead a team of individuals to a common goal that meets the overall objectives of the company
  • Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the team, set goals and performance review of the team

Education

  • BA/BS + 5 years of experience; master’s degree or MBA preferred

Skills

  • Superior analytical skills
  • Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve
  • Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
  • Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
  • Experience in contract drafting, redlining, and working cross functionally with legal
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify creative solutions in a fast paced environment
  • Highly proficient oral and written communication skills
  • High level of capability to work independent
  • Energized by a startup-type environment with the corresponding ambiguity and ability to appropriately create/adjust processes to the scale/phase of the business
  • Strong understanding of legal terms/conditions, licensing models, and Security/Confidentiality requirements
  • Able to balance a strong customer service experience with the integrity of the purchasing & supply chain process
  • Adept at engaging and presenting to Senior Executives, tailoring to the audience
  • Highly curious about industry trends (including non-automotive) and developing new supplier’s/engagement models that align to the business strategy
  • Demonstrates ability to develop and apply deep cost knowledge
  • Knowledge of procurement and materials software, as well as MS software applications and deep functioning knowledge of SAP
  • Experience managing and negotiating commercial issues with suppliers and assessing customer satisfaction
  • Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within time constraints

Total Rewards Information

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals.  We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

  • 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Generous paid holidays
  • Tuition Assistance for continuing education
  • Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
  • Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Ultium Cells LLC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. 

Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial Environmental training over RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every year after to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Other training to be provided as required.
Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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