Procurement Specialist (Bilingual Korean)

Procurement Specialist (Bilingual Korean)

We are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our dynamic team as a 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 their goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sourcing new suppliers in the areas of:
  o Quality, Cost, Delivery in HW, SW, Mechanical Parts, Raw Materials, etc.
  o New Suppliers for LGE’s new business opportunities or expanding its business areas. (EV Chargers, Robots, HVAC, HPWH etc.)
  o Releasing RFQ to new suppliers and reviewing price quotes, delivering samples to HQ.
  
  • Sourcing and Introducing new technology companies for/to LGE HQ :
  o 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:
  o Researching and reporting major semi-conductor suppliers, service providers, automotive manufacturers and consumer electronics related to LGE business through various channels including media.
  o 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.


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

Required Education and Experience:

• Bilingual skills in Korean and English required


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering


• 0+ 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.

Compensation: the salary is dependent on the experience level of the candidate. Depending on experience, there may also be an added performance bonus.