Direct Buyer 1505

The LGES HONDA Joint Venture located in Jeffersonville Ohio is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithiumion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Established in 2023 The LGES HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

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Job Summary:

As a direct buyer you will manage mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning communication and supplier interface. Apply technical and problemsolving skills to prevent impact to operations and support achievement of department targets. Responsible for material procurement ordering schedule logistics tracking ontime delivery of parts & materials supplier process management and countermeasure implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Issues Purchase Orders (POs) for all projects unassisted; manage material run out plan and mitigate potential production shortfalls or overstock situations
• Resolve conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules raw materials inventory etc
• Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote a positive longterm relationship focused on delivery performance (building relationships with suppliers)
• Continually develop communication networks (department internal and external) such as production control manufacturing safety material management and engineering to ensure operational success and departmental awareness
• Propose new business processes suggest process and system improvements; manage proposal introduction and longterm implementation. Work closely with system development teams to specify negotiate and confirm system changes. Identify key stakeholders and include in development and confirmation
• Understand and manage supplier material packaging labeling procedures shipping processes and material conditions from point of shipping to point of arrival
• Monitor and report on supplier performance. Maintain reporting and conduct at the spot activity both internally (plant/warehouse) and externally (supplier plant/warehouse/shipping waypoints for root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems
• Maintain control of inventory by establishing and maintaining trigger points based on multiple criteria at multiple points in the supply chain
• Support senior management in developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Research identify and recommend prospective new suppliers
• Continuously striving for cost improvements (competition localization etc.

Education/Experience:

• 4 years of experience in a direct buyer purchasing role or a degree in a similar field
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of global supply chain or import/export activity
• Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
• Good timemanagement and organizational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively sell ideas securing buyin from individuals or team
• Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks and prioritize plan perform and communicate activities both in written and verbal form
• Ability to negotiate based on logic manage cost manage supplier relationships solve problems manage special projects and analyze drawings/BOMs
• Advanced knowledge of data management and analysis (for example Excel VBA or Python)
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Power BI)
• Strong business and technical background

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:
OnSite cafeteria
OnSite recreational area
OnSite wellness area
Clean climatecontrolled environment

LGESHonda Joint Venture LH 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.