LG Electronics

Service Parts Procurement Team Leader (Korean Bilingual)

LG Electronics • $110K — $115K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, Procurement, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or service parts procurement, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong end-to-end knowledge of the procurement lifecycle with expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
  • Bilingual fluency in Korean and English required for effective collaboration across global teams.
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and strong data analysis skills using Advanced Excel or BI tools.
  • Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop annual and long-term procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Monitor and analyze global market conditions affecting sourcing and supply chain.
  • Establish and track procurement KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
  • Build and maintain relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Evaluate supplier performance and lead improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain with contingency plans.
  • Convert demand forecasts into actionable delivery schedules.

Benefits

  • No-cost health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement plan.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and flexible sick/vacation time.
  • Performance-based short-term incentives vary by role.
  • Access to confidential mental health resources and fitness goal incentives.
  • Paid parental leave and support for families with special needs.
  • Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Service Parts Procurement Team Leader to lead our service parts procurement and supply chain management operations. The ideal candidate will oversee the full procurement lifecycle for service parts, optimize supply chain efficiency, manage international supplier relationships, and lead a high-performing team. This role requires exceptional cross-functional collaboration, strong analytical capability, and fluent bilingual communication skills in English and Korean.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop annual and long-term service parts procurement strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with corporate business objectives.
  • Monitor global market conditions, including tariffs, import/export regulations, logistics costs, and other factors that may impact sourcing and supply chain planning.
  • Establish, track, and report key procurement KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, inbound freight costs, purchase price variance, and service level performance.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas manufacturers, OEMs, and key service parts suppliers.
  • Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness, and lead improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including production delays, facility changes, component obsolescence, and geopolitical concerns, while developing contingency plans.
  • Convert demand forecasts into actionable delivery schedules and manage rescheduling or urgent expediting for critical service parts.
  • Maintain key ordering parameters, including lead times, MOQs, reorder points, and safety stock levels.
  • Optimize inventory levels to ensure strong parts availability while improving inventory turnover and reducing holding costs.
  • Partner with Production, Quality Assurance, After-Sales Service, and Engineering teams to support new product launches, engineering changes, and part improvements.
  • Standardize and improve procurement processes through workflow optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
  • Resolve part shortages, delivery delays, and quality issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team by setting goals, managing workloads, evaluating performance, and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Education / Experience (Requirements):
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, Procurement, or a related field is required. Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.
  • Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain management and/or service parts procurement, including at least 3+ years in a team leader, supervisory, or management role.
  • Procurement Expertise: Strong end-to-end knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order management, expediting, supplier performance, and vendor relationship management.
  • Language Requirement: Bilingual fluency in Korean and English required, with professional-level verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with global headquarters, internal teams, and overseas suppliers.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, along with strong data analysis capabilities using Advanced Excel, BI tools, or related reporting platforms.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal departments and external business partners.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Industry Experience: Professional procurement experience within service parts, spare parts, aftermarket, automotive, industrial machinery, or related industries preferred.
  • Global Sourcing Knowledge: Strong experience in global sourcing, overseas supplier management, international freight coordination, and customs clearance procedures.
  • Process & Systems Improvement: Proven ability to build, improve, digitize, or implement procurement processes, including ERP or SCM system enhancements.
  • Certifications: Professional supply chain or procurement certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or related credentials preferred.


Recruiting Range

$110,000-$115,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:
  • No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
  • Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
  • Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
  • Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
  • Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
  • Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
  • Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:
  • Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics Inc. is a South Korean multinational electronics company headquartered in Yeouido-dong, Seoul, South Korea. LG Electronics is a part of the LG Corporation, the fourth-largest chaebol in South Korea, and its global sales reached US$55.91 billion in 2014. It comprises four business units: Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliances & Air Solutions and Vehicle Components, with Starion India as its main production vendor for refrigeration and washing machines in the Indian sub-continent. LG Electronics acquired Zenith in 1995 and controls 37.9 percent of LG Display as of 2013. Since 2008, LG Electronics remains the world's fourth-largest LCD television manufacturer. The company has 128 operations worldwide, employing 83,000 people.
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