Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier, better life for all. 
 
With a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence of more than 100 subsidiaries, we operate on a truly global scale. Since our establishment in 1958, our dedication to enhancing lives worldwide through innovative products has remained unwavering. Our business domains include Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions.
Our management philosophy, ""Jeong-do Management,"" embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom, fostering a collaborative work environment.
 
Join us and become a part of a company that is not just about creating solutions for a better life, because at LG, Life's Good.

As General Procurement Manager you will lead bidding and negotiation activities for the following areas: marketing, retail, e-commerce, general affairs, HR, professional services (indirect procurement).

What you’ll do

• Receive Purchase Requests from stakeholders and define procurement strategy (selection method, share allocation, evaluation terms)
• Search, approve, evaluate suppliers for Biddings (RFI, financial records check)
• Define RFP/RFQ to standardize evaluation process
• Lead the bidding throughout all steps (briefing calls, follow-up clarifications, Q&A collection, support to supplier user creation and quotation upload)
• Negotiate prices and service conditions with terms that are in the organization’s best interest
• Perform quality/cost evaluation
• Review contracts with stakeholders and Legal, Tax, Accounting departments
• On need, support stakeholders in verifying contract terms after contract signature (e.g. invoices, terminations, contract amendments)
• Quality of provided service/activities monitoring and reporting
• Verify compliance with company procurement rules and regulations
• Supervise the day-to-day activities and services that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality, timing and reliability
• Optimize GP process (e.g. RFP/RFQ template definition for each category, contract templates definition, flow optimizations, etc.)
• Continuous and proactive scouting of suppliers in order to identify new potential partners/market solutions and define market benchmark
• Weekly reporting of activities to top management
• Monthly reporting of activities and KPI achievements to HQ GP contact point

What You Must Have

• 4+ years experience with procurement processes: sourcing, negotiation, vendor/contract management
• Master degree preferable in Economics, Management, Management Engineering
• Fluent in English
• Analytical & Financial Skills
• Ability to analyze spend data, forecast costs, and manage budgets.
• Knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
• Ability to assess supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards.
• Experience with stakeholder management including internal leadership/senior managers and suppliers
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

Nice If You Have 

• Experience in Consumer Electronics business is a plus
• Experience with eProcurement source-to-pay tools
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement platforms.
• Proficiency in procurement-related KPIs and reporting tools.
• Expertise in compliance & risk management

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.