Procurement Associate

LG Electronics
Clarksville, TN
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in sourcing raw materials and managing supplier relationships.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in sourcing raw materials like steel and resin for manufacturing.
    — “A proven track record of strategically sourcing raw material such as: steel, resin, and factory components”
  • Professionals who thrive in a collaborative, inclusive company culture with a focus on integrity and transparency.
    — “fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity”
  • Individuals who can manage cross-functional procurement tasks, including contracts, compliance, and supplier coordination.
    — “Agree on first piece approval dates and track progress”

Things to consider

  • Occasional international travel is expected, which may involve time away from Clarksville.
    — “Occasional international travel required”
  • The role requires knowledge of both organizational and governmental procurement rules.
    — “Knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in supplier negotiation and cost modeling in your resume and interviews.
    — “Solid understanding of financial analysis and cost modeling”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple procurement tasks and ensure compliance.
    — “Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists”
  • Showcase your track record in sourcing and managing factory components like injection molding and die casting.
    — “strategically sourcing raw material such as: steel, resin, and factory components”
  • Demonstrate your ability to resolve supplier issues and ensure timely deliveries.
    — “Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful negotiation of contracts
  • reduction in procurement costs
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Skills & requirements

Required

ProcurementSourcingFinancial AnalysisCost ModelingNegotiation

Preferred

International TradeLogistics

Stack & domain

Financial AnalysisCost ModelingOrganizational SkillsNegotiating SkillsLeadershipCommunicationProcurementPurchasingSourcing

About the role

Original posting from LG Electronics via Greenhouse

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.  Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.  Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.  Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.  At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.  

Responsibilities:

Assist in the buying function including parts selection, quoting and sourcing production parts

Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists

Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers

Knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors

Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries and quality issues

Agree on first piece approval dates and track progress

Negotiate contracts

Responsible for promoting a safe working environment and monitoring compliance activities to support the safety program

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

A proven track record of strategically sourcing raw material such as: steel, resin, and factory components to include injection modeling, presses, die casting and electrical parts

Experience in Procurement preferred

Solid understanding of financial analysis and cost modeling

Strong organizational and negotiating skills

Occasional international travel required

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.

Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.

Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.  

Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).

Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.

Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.

Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:  

Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

Privacy Notice to California Applicants

Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or support@lg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.

Source: LG Electronics careers (Greenhouse)

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