Indirect Procurement Buyer

Date Posted: 12/10/2024

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 475399

Job Title: Indirect Procurement Buyer

Job Location: Jeffersonville, OH, USA, 43128

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Permanent

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Negotiation, Procurement

Overview: The LG Energy Solution-Honda joint venture has partnered with Rose International for Direct hire recruiting services for this role.

Summary: This position represents LGES HONDA in sourcing activities, negotiating contracts, and formulating policies with suppliers for the purchase of all supplies with exception of direct bill of materials parts & 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 – Conduct Request for: Proposal (RFP), Quote (RFQ), Information (RFI) activities

• Negotiate pricing

• Track orders

• Ensure invoices are getting paid

• Review service contracts

• Support internal teams for purchasing needs

• Sourcing everything except direct bill of material parts & components

• Register new vendors

• Create monthly purchase history reports (data)

• Source suppliers /vendors

• Organize and create presentations for management approval.

• Develop, gain approval, & execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities/suppliers

• Establish and achieve logical new model cost targets through supplier selection/negotiations

• Responsible for building supplier relationships and monitoring industry trends/characteristics

• Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

o Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

o Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in general business, business administration, supply chain, logistics, or relevant experience

• 2 to 4+ plus years of experience in related field

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge with ERP systems

• Experience with contracts preferred

• Experience using Microsoft Office suite

• Strong Negotiation skills

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

• Good time management and prioritization skills

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Prompt and regular attendance within our onsite operations

• Flexibility to work adjusted shifts as necessary

Additional Requirements:

• This role requires up to 10-15% of travel (domestic and/or international)

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture!

What differentiates The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary

• Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays

• Ability to earn compensatory time off

• Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

• Shift premium (when assigned)

• 401K plan with company match

• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities

• Education reimbursement for continued learning

• Training and development programs

Additional Offerings:

• On-Site cafeteria

• On-Site recreational area

• On-Site wellness area

• Clean, climate-controlled environment

LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. **

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. **

Benefits:

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