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Purchasing Specialist II with the EVC Charger Factory - Supply Chain Team located in Fort Worth, TX. 
This role is on-site.

What we can offer you:
Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach

POSITION SUMMARY:

The LG EVC Factory Purchasing Specialist II is responsible for performing routine purchasing and procurement activities. These activities include but are not limited to the procuring of parts, equipment, and services in accordance with guidelines, rule, policies, and laws.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Purchases goods and services within assigned material classes, on the open market or by
contract.

Reviews specifications with management and vendors to secure full descriptions to
be used as a basis for bids on materials within assigned classification.

Prepares and distributes formal and informal bid solicitations.

Prepares and reviews bid tabulations.

Analyzes bids to determine best value; and prepares and issues purchase orders.
Corresponds with other departments, leaders and vendors regarding purchase requirements,
delivery, and quality of merchandise.
Expands and revises existing contracts; and maintains and reviews complex purchasing records
and other material to document purchasing and contracting activities regularly.
Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and follow up material requirements.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must be able to perform occasional international and/or domestic travel

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in or related to Supply Chain Management

Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in Material Planning & Management

Knowledge & experience with purchasing methods, procedures, and general and technical
specifications
Knowledge & experience with the use of automated purchasing management systems
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations with the ability to to interpret and apply

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Advanced Excel Skills are required

Korean bi-lingual preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, and Power Point

Ability to effectively communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely

Able to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system

Ability to provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional attitude 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting effective planning reports and projects

Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with local teams or leadership

Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined planning problems

Ability to manage effectively and effectively meet firm deadlines

Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Flexibility and adaptability are key. Detail-oriented and organized

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push,

pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion,

gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity,

 LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. 

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take in 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.