Direct Buyer OH

Date Posted: 01/23/2025 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 477074 Job Title: Direct Buyer Job Location: Jeffersonville, OH, USA, 43128 Work Model: Onsite Employment Type: Permanent Must Have Skills/Attributes: Negotiation, Purchasing, Supply Chain Job Description Overview : The LG Energy Solution-Honda joint venture has partnered with Rose International for Direct hire recruiting services for this role. As a Direct Buyer you will manage mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Apply technical and problem-solving skills to prevent impact to operations and support achievement of department targets. Responsible for material procurement, ordering schedule, logistics tracking, on-time 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 • Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote a positive, long-term 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, execution and long-term 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) 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 time-management 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 buy-in 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/BOM's • 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: • On-Site cafeteria • On-Site recreational area • On-Site wellness area • Clean, climate-controlled environment LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H 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. Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. *Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements. * Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay Equity: For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations website here.

Created: 2025-02-01