Title: Raw Material Procurement Specialist I-II Reports to: Raw Material Procurement Manager Location: Holland, MI LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com 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: + Place purchasing order to Korean Vender & Chinese subsidiary, and Local Vendors + Communicate past-due purchasing orders, reschedule requests, and expediting deliveries + Set MOQ/MPQ and safety stock, running MRP and optimizing inventory management + Serve as primary contact and provide positive discussion to the Purchasing team, SCM team, finance team and sale team to fulfill customer needs + Responsible for generating the relevant data and report for Purchasing & Material Management and providing the visibility of inventory + Prepare and submit Daily, Weekly and monthly KPI report + Deploy purchasing process improve to achieve work efficient + Participate in cross-functional business process improvement activities as required + Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards: + Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain + 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: + 0-6+ years of experience in materials planning, including a thorough understanding of MRP system (SAP preferred) + Supply chain and logistics + Manufacturing or automotive experience preferred Skills + Detail oriented + MS Office Suite + Team oriented + Customer focused + Communication + Problem solving + Trouble shooting + MS Office suite and ERP (SAP preferred) + Critical thinking LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO