Indirect Procurement Buyer

Date Posted: 07/21/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 504448

Industry: Automotive

Job Title: Indirect Procurement Buyer

Job Location: Jeffersonvlle, OH, USA, 43128

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: 1st shift M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM

Employment Type: Permanent

FT/PT: Full-Time

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Contracts, ERP, Negotiation

Experience Desired: Experience with sourcing activities, negotiating contracts and formulating policies (2-4+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry, and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Established in 2023, The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

www.lgeshonda.com

Summary

This Indirect Buyer leads sourcing initiatives for non-production goods and services (e.g., Construction, Logistics, IT, Benefits, Plant Services, etc.) to optimize costs, manage vendor relationships, and mitigate risk. This position is responsible for sourcing activities, negotiating contracts, formulating policies, managing strategic relationships, and other activities related to full sourcing life cycle management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sourcing activities to obtain quotes for goods and services – Conduct Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Information (RFI) activities
• Develop, gain approval, & execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities/suppliers
• Organize and create presentations for management approval.
• Manage supply base using strategic life cycle management activities
• Negotiate pricing
• Review service contracts
• Support internal teams for purchasing needs
• Ability to source all non-BOM-related services and commodities
• Identify potential new vendors and support onboarding
• Responsible for building supplier relationships and monitoring industry trends/characteristics
• Utilize market and historical data to benchmark pricing and leverage negotiations
• Create and issue purchasing orders (POs)
• Track orders
• Ensure invoices are getting paid
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in General Business, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, or relevant experience
• 2 to 4+ years of experience in a related field

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Experience with contracts preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good time management and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

• This role requires up to 0-5% of travel (domestic and/or international)

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

The 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

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).