About SK Battery America (SKBA)
As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology. With an impressive revenue of $2 billion and dedicated team of over 3,000 employees, we provide high-energy density battery cells to top automotive brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motors. SKBA's North American expansion is marked by strategic joint partnerships with industry giants such as Ford and Hyundai, underscoring our commitment to the evolving EV landscape.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION REQUIRES KOREAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AS OUR SUPPLIERS ARE LOCATED IN KOREA.
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Role and Responsibilities:
Equipment and Construction
- Contract for General Service / Construction (Plant Level) ? Labor Service for manufacturing line / facilities as needed at the best price from reliable sources, consistent with established standards for quality, quantity and SK requirements.
- Support global -based efforts to drive effective procurement of indirect categories (e.g. Local / Global, 1. Construction, General Service contracts, 2. Equipment (+Spare Parts) etc.)
- Own the procurement process and support for various procurement functions such as strategic sourcing, subcontracting, vendor file management, and assist staff in drafting of requests for proposals, specifications, terms of refence, evaluation criteria and sole source justifications.
- Prepare a voucher for all purchased items and construction, service contract as per progressive payment condition.
- Able to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ensured assigned service suppliers are meeting agreed upon service requirements as per contract
- Able to work overtime and flexibility for conferring with co-worker and vendors located globally
- Perform other
Workforce Management
- Leads regular meetings with direct staff and cross functional teams to ensure assignments, objectives, cost savings and deliverables are on target
- Demonstrated ability to report to work on a regular and consistent basis; work safely; and follow company policies and procedures
Performance Management
- Get reports on key procurement / logistics activities / results on a weekly basis
- Assign and direct work according to procurement / logistics plan for each team (Procurement, Logistics)
- Responsible for achieving , monitoring, and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
- Confer with other managers or global staff to coordinate activities in related departments
- Collect and voice opinions when the revision and/or establishment of new work procedures are needed
Operation Management
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Stay up to date on industry trends and supply base
Skills and Qualifications:
- Korean language proficiency is REQUIRED (our suppliers are located in Korea)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or related field from accredited university
- 3+ years experience with MRP-ERP business systems. Full working knowledge of supply chain systems with implementation experience.
- 3+ years experience in Manufacturing environment
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Suite
- Fluent in SAP MM Module
- Responsible for leading the full range of procurement processes.
- Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field
Nice but not a must:
- Experience in the automotive / chemical manufacturing industry
- Exceptional attention to to detail , and talent for accuracy and precision
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to research and understand legal and financial implications
- Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field
- Certified Purchasing Manager, APICS (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) (Preferred)
Top Skills
What We Do
About SK Battery America (SKBA)
As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology. With an impressive revenue of $2 billion and dedicated team of over 3,0000 employees, we provide high-energy density battery cells to top automotive brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motors. SKBA's North American expansion is marked by strategic joint partnerships with industry giants such as Ford and Hyundai, underscoring our commitment to the evolving EV landscape.
Since 2019, we have invested a total of $2.6 billion to build EV battery plants in Commerce, Georgia, and created over 3,000 highly-skilled jobs. Building a new chapter in automotive history, we are opening new possibilities and taking great pride in the talented people who drive our growth.
*SK Group is one of South Korea's top three industrial conglomerates.
It has about 107 affiliated companies, ranging from energy, telecommunications, finance, and construction
