Sr. Purchasing Specialist

Sr Purchasing Specialist

Full Time

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that has the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells produces battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.

Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Description:

The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for purchasing and managing the receipt of imported and domestic raw materials, equipment, MRO supplies, and services, with primary assignment to indirect purchasing including equipment, MRO, and construction and contractor services supporting plant operations and capital projects. This position will also coordinate production needs and scheduling with the Production Scheduler, and project scope and schedule with Facilities, Engineering, Project Management, and EHS. Frequent communication with headquarters, customers, vendors, and contractors will be necessary. Potential exists for short-term travel to visit equipment and material suppliers and project sites.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

• Must negotiate, report, and purchase from U.S. and foreign vendors

• Determine shipping method for materials and equipment using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates

• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify the accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments

• Prepare documents such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials and equipment

• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes

• Manage schedule deliveries, etc.

• Establish and administer service contracts, including commercial terms, pricing structures, and change management throughout the project lifecycle

• Verify contractor compliance requirements such as insurance, bonding, and safety qualification prior to the start of work

• Additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related fields

• SAP experience strongly preferred

• Experience working in an automotive or automated manufacturing environment preferred

• 5+ years of relevant purchasing experience, including raw material purchasing, indirect purchasing (equipment, MRO, construction), international purchasing and/or negotiating

• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements and projections

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, presentation

• Ability to use problem solving and critical thinking skills to achieve goals

• Capable of working in a collaborative team environment

• Working knowledge of contracting practices for construction or contractor services preferred

• Bilingual skills in Korean and English (speaking & writing) preferred

Total Rewards Information:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Generous paid holidays

• Tuition Assistance for continuing education

• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles

• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial Environmental training over RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every year after to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Other training to be provided as required.