Procurement - Assistant Manager - #1691179

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With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

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LG Chem America, Inc. (“LGCAI”) is actively searching for an experienced Procurement - Assistant Manager to join our growing Atlanta, Georgia office and carry out Procurement activities individually and as part of a broader team both here in the United States and abroad, including in Korea.

The Procurement Assistant Manager will be responsible for performing all procurement related planning tasks assigned to them by their supervisor from time to time. We’ve provided the essential functions – or the primary duties and major job responsibilities – that the Procurement Assistant Manager must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. Keep in mind that these are not all the duties and responsibilities for the position, and that any of those duties and responsibilities, including the essential functions, may be updated on a periodic basis in light of changing business circumstances and as part of a continuing dialogue with the post holder. This position is based in our Corporate Office in Atlanta, GA.

Essential Functions:
Procurement Process Management
This includes management of the regulation related to chemical substances.
Decide the purchasing quantity depending on supply and demand plan.
Procure raw materials, service for maintenance, equipment in accordance with the procurement procedure of LG Chem.
Perform RFQ(Request for Quotation), issue TBE (Technical Bid Evaluation), CBE (Commercial Bid Evaluation), PO (Purchase Order) with price negotiation, and make final contracts with vendors.
Identify alternatives for discontinued materials and pluralization of suppliers.

System Proficient
Monitor overall procurement progress, payment transaction and manage SAP/ARIBA data related to procurement.
Use SAP/ARIBA system for Procurement process, Functional Location Management, storeroom functions, and maintenance planning functions.
Departmental Coordination
Manage the raw material store room to high standards of data integrity and cleanliness as well as leading continuous improvement for the stores department.
Oversee the storeroom, produce replenishment reports, conduct obsolete parts removal, perform turnover rate analysis, process cycle counting, min/max adjustments, parts kitting.
Close collaboration is required with Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Manufacturing, Customer Care as well as other corporate functions such as Credit, Procurement, Regulatory and Legal.
Participate with other managers in establishing corporate strategic plans and goals.

Other Duties as Assigned
Provide regulatory support and service to LG Chem headquarters by reporting the spending data, the market price, progressive management related to procurement work.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences : What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor Degree preferred in Business Administration, or Engineering field

Skills and Expertise
5+years of professional work experience related with Procurement for a production facility
Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately.
Working knowledge and familiarity with Incoterms (International Commercial Terms).
Capable of working independently.
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively.
Comfortable with workplace technology like registers, control system, scale software, inventory management software.
Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.
Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
Experience assessing and driving transformational improvements across purchasing and sourcing organizations.
Experience in business strategy planning.
Demonstrated aptitude for analytics.
Proven record of collaboration in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively.