Equipment Procurement Specialist I

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Specialist I, Equipment Procurement

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary

This position represents LGESMI in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers for the purchase of all supplies except raw materials. In addition, this position manages the purchasing process from purchase orders to invoices and reports monthly purchase data.

Responsibilities:

• Manage suppliers
• Create and issue purchasing orders (POs)
• Quote goods and services
• Negotiate pricing
• Track orders
• Ensure invoices are getting paid
• Review service contracts
• Review construction and equipment purchasing
• Support internal teams for purchasing needs
• Purchase everything except raw materials
• Act as buyer for maintenance repair operation (MRO)
• Register new vendors
• International Procurement
• Create monthly purchase history reports (data)
• Source suppliers
• Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in general business, business administration, supply chain, logistics, or related field required MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• Knowledge with ERP systems

Experience

• 3 to 6+ years of experience in related field
• Experience with contracts

Skills

• Microsoft Office suite
• Business negotiation
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Time management
• Communication