Procurement Specialist (Bilingual: English/Korean)

HIGHLIGHTS

Bachelor Degree

2 years experience

Experienced Hires

Operations

LOCATION

Dallas, Texas 35824

LG's Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG we make products and services that make lives better, easier, and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make "Life Good"! As a global leader, we strive for greatness not only in the products we make but in our people. That is why we are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our dynamic team as Bilingual Procurement Specialist located in Ft. Worth, Texas. This is an onsite position.

What we can offer you:

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach

POSITION SUMMARY:

LGEUS IPO (International Procurement Office) Team is looking for a Procurement Specialist to help LGE HQ procurement activities with suppliers in US for sourcing new suppliers in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and new cutting-edge technology for LGE current and future products.

This role will be based in Fort Worth, TX, working onsite 5 days a week. We are a small team of 3, including a team lead directly reporting to HQ.

The team is looking for a candidate who is proactive, eager to learn, enjoys traveling to meet suppliers, and is relentless to achieve the goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing new suppliers in the areas of:

• Quality, Cost, Delivery in HW, SW, Mechanical Parts, Raw Materials, etc.

• New Suppliers for LGE's new business opportunities or expanding its business areas. (EV Chargers, Robots, HVAC, HPWH etc.)

• Releasing RFQ to new suppliers and reviewing price quotes, delivering samples to HQ.

Sourcing and introducing new technology companies for/to LGE HQ:

• New Technologies, New Features, Alternative methods, etc. for LGE's future products.

• Managing procurement/purchasing issues with suppliers such as deliveries and shortages.

• Collaborate with HQ procurement team to resolve Procurement/Purchasing/SCM issues in North America including areas such as price negotiation, supply disruption, new supplier registration etc.

• Provide on-site support to HQ employees traveling to suppliers on business trips.

Market Intelligence:

• Researching and reporting major semi-conductor suppliers, service providers, automotive manufacturers and consumer electronics related to LGE business through various channels including media.

• Research and reporting in areas including quarterly sales records, semi-conductor industry news and market trends, foundry reports, automotive and consumer electronics latest trends including acquisitions, investments, blackouts, government policies and regulations to impact on LGE business.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual skills in Korean and English required.

• 2-5 years of experience working in procurement / purchasing / sourcing of SW / HW (Semiconductor /Circuit components) or mechanical components related to consumer / white appliances / IT devices/ Industrial products such as TV, Automotive, Home Appliances, Robots, EV Chargers, HVAC, HPWH etc.

• Frequent business trips are required to support LGE HQ teams' business trips to suppliers.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering highly preferred

• Majoring in Engineering field or natural science preferred

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.