What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Analyst position at LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.?
Title: Analyst I, Purchasing (GP)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. With growing operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, and powering the future of clean energy. Join a leader in advanced EV batteries. www.lgenergymi.com
Summary:
This role provides analytical and operational support for all shipping responsibilities at the Phoenix site. The role ensures the efficient flow of materials into the facility and outbound shipments to customers by coordinating carriers, preparing shipping documentation, maintaining schedules, analyzing shipping data, and communicating with internal teams, customers, and logistics providers.
Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier relationships and day-to-day vendor performance
- Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system
- Obtain quotes for goods and services and compare pricing, lead times, and service levels
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers
- Track open orders and follow up to ensure on-time delivery
- Coordinate with Accounting to ensure invoices are processed and paid accurately and timely
- Review service contracts for pricing, scope, and renewal needs
- Support purchasing activities related to construction, capital equipment, and facility needs
- Partner with internal departments to support purchasing requests and operational needs
- Serve as buyer for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and services
- Prepare monthly purchasing reports, spend analysis, and purchase history data
- Register and onboard new vendors in accordance with company procedures
- Source and evaluate new suppliers to improve cost, quality, and service
- Maintain purchasing records, documentation, and vendor files
- Support cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Maintain cleanliness at the 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 Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge of ERP systems and purchasing processes
- Understanding of procurement principles, vendor management, and contract administration
- Ability to analyze purchasing data and prepare reports
Experience:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related field
- Experience negotiating contracts and pricing agreements preferred
- Experience with invoice reconciliation and vendor coordination preferred
- Manufacturing environment experience preferred
Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Business negotiation and vendor management
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Time management and prioritization
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
Equal Opportunity Employer
LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.