Purchasing Agent – Cell/ModuleIntroduction to BlueOval SKAt BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.About the OpportunityBlueOval SK is seeking procurement talent capable to sourcing required components or service for business and partner with our parent organizations and suppliers.  An individual willing to take on the challenge of building something new and to proactively develop, communicate, and implement the best solutions will find an enjoyable and rewarding experience in this role. Key responsibilities include:Key Areas of Responsibility<ul><li>Source the required materials based on Bill Of Material (“BOM “)for battery cell and modules from the designated suppliers not only in the US, but globally</li><li>Develop annual and mid-long term demand plans, procurement volume aligned with marketing plan.</li><li>Manage global SCM management; conduct sourcing plan including materials’ inventory, quantities, and delivery dates in conjunction with factory plan</li><li>Monitor suppliers to ensure on time deliveries to support manufacturing, materials within quality standard specifications, costs and discrepant materials are swiftly reconciled</li><li>Define and monitor 4M changes and manage the development schedule and the procurement</li><li>Manage supplier risk by ensuring continuity business plans are in place for potential unpreventable interruption to the supply chain</li><li>Manage and report procurement performance, objective plan vs. performance monitoring, status of savings, and implementation plan</li><li>Mange and report procurement risk related costs, deliveries, and inventory issue</li><li>Prepare &amp; distribute &amp; review &amp; assess RFQ/RFP to and from the qualified suppliers</li><li> Finalize contracts, terms and conditions, register supplier on purchasing system</li><li>Issue POs, verify invoices and perform Monthly closing Management</li><li>Support the optimization of core Purchasing processes and systems</li><li>Ensure all vendors have received and agreed to comply with our Ethical Sourcing policies.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>2+ years of Purchasing experience</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Experience in Purchasing in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong responsibility, communications, interpersonal, leadership and computer skills</li><li>Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills</li><li>Effective self-starter with multi-tasking experience</li><li>Ability to guide and influence at all levels</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Experience in automotive/chemical manufacturing industry</li><li> Experience in developing and purchasing automotive parts and managing procurement as a buyer or SQE</li><li>Major in Chemistry or Chemistry Engineering</li><li>Major in Electronic or Machinery Engineering</li><li>Fluent Korean Speaker</li></ul>About BlueOval SKAt BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.  We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.The Opportunity Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.For more information about  BlueOval SK plans, please <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F15tSyQtiww5q9hafJwW5e%3Fh%3DOeVpjeYG-rBCy5B_0Hnmr2yvqJTIBgdbMGvObAKq-2s%3D%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Feur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fmedia.ford.com%25252Fcontent%25252Ffordmedia%25252Ffna%25252Fus%25252Fen%25252Fnews%25252F2021%25252F09%25252F27%25252Fford-to-lead-americas-shift-to-electric-vehicles.html%2526data%253D05%25257C01%25257Ck.horvath%252540kainos.com%25257C80848ef1cbdd4b8e490408daa7963ef1%25257C7ed9bdc7964d4dc09084812b90e05c6d%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638006560983780007%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%25253D%25257C3000%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DATUwKeYze%25252FuYQCpsmsQrjyqpE6loJQYWVMJdtahFi%25252F0%25253D%2526reserved%253D0&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cr.wasser%40kainos.com%7Cf21bf66fe366458cbfce08daa7ba5c8a%7C7ed9bdc7964d4dc09084812b90e05c6d%7C0%7C0%7C638006716098984455%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PyYelDpAGT4CZRmPCBRWhJgeULfcHEOhlg6brlMx8Y0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Follow this link.</a>What you’ll receive in return: As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us. Benefits include:<ul><li>401k plan with retirement planning services</li><li>401k company matching after completing three months of service</li><li>Medical and prescription drug coverage</li><li>Dental and vision coverage</li><li>Preventative Care</li><li>Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance</li><li>Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO</li><li>Parental Leave</li><li>Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program</li><li>Climate-controlled working environment</li><li>For a full list of benefits, visit our website:</li><li><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblueovalsk.com%2Fopportunities&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca0023199d16c4dff48fa08dbf6a4f6c5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638374960618784899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZBPiDCMNtalShTeIewvusqD1%2FuXc5EmBBPz%2FVbNhTxA%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities</a></li></ul>Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

BlueOval SK is a historic investment between two global companies, Ford Motor Company and SK On, who share the ambitious vision of electrifying the future of mobility. Together, they invested a total of $11.4 billion dollars to form a Joint Venture company called BlueOval SK. By utilizing SK On&rsquo;s battery technology the company aspires to make the world&rsquo;s most safe and dependable electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the Ford and Lincoln brands.
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The partnership is building three EV battery plants. One plant is located in Stanton, Tennessee at BlueOval City and twin plants will stand in Glendale, Kentucky at BlueOval SK Battery Park. Each facility is the size of 60 football fields. BlueOval SK will create over 7,500 new American jobs to operate its three new plants.

Purchasing Agent - Cell

Purchasing Agent – Cell/ModuleIntroduction to BlueOval SKAt BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience.&nbsp;As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.&nbsp;Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.About the OpportunityBlueOval SK is seeking procurement talent capable to sourcing required components or service for business and partner with our parent organizations and suppliers.&nbsp; An individual willing to take on the challenge of building something new and to proactively develop, communicate, and implement the best solutions will find an enjoyable and rewarding experience in this role. Key responsibilities include:Key Areas of Responsibility<ul><li>Source the required materials based on Bill Of Material (“BOM “)for battery cell and modules from the designated suppliers not only in the US, but globally</li><li>Develop annual and mid-long term demand plans, procurement volume aligned with marketing plan.</li><li>Manage global SCM management; conduct sourcing plan including materials’ inventory, quantities, and delivery dates in conjunction with factory plan</li><li>Monitor suppliers to ensure on time deliveries to support manufacturing, materials within quality standard specifications, costs and discrepant materials are swiftly reconciled</li><li>Define and monitor 4M changes and manage the development schedule and the procurement</li><li>Manage supplier risk by ensuring continuity business plans are in place for potential unpreventable interruption to the supply chain</li><li>Manage and report procurement performance, objective plan vs. performance monitoring, status of savings, and implementation plan</li><li>Mange and report procurement risk related costs, deliveries, and inventory issue</li><li>Prepare &amp; distribute &amp; review &amp; assess RFQ/RFP to and from the qualified suppliers</li><li>&nbsp;Finalize contracts, terms and conditions, register supplier on purchasing system</li><li>Issue POs, verify invoices and perform Monthly closing Management</li><li>Support&nbsp;the optimization of core Purchasing processes and systems</li><li>Ensure all vendors have received and agreed to comply with our Ethical Sourcing policies.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>2+ years of Purchasing experience</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Experience in Purchasing in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong&nbsp;responsibility, communications, interpersonal, leadership and computer skills</li><li>Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills</li><li>Effective self-starter with multi-tasking experience</li><li>Ability to guide and influence at all levels</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Experience in automotive/chemical manufacturing industry</li><li>&nbsp;Experience in developing and purchasing automotive parts and managing procurement as a buyer or SQE</li><li>Major in Chemistry or Chemistry Engineering</li><li>Major in Electronic or Machinery Engineering</li><li>Fluent Korean Speaker</li></ul>About BlueOval SKAt BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.&nbsp; We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.The Opportunity Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.For more information about&nbsp; BlueOval SK plans, please <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclicktime.symantec.com%2F15tSyQtiww5q9hafJwW5e%3Fh%3DOeVpjeYG-rBCy5B_0Hnmr2yvqJTIBgdbMGvObAKq-2s%3D%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Feur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fmedia.ford.com%25252Fcontent%25252Ffordmedia%25252Ffna%25252Fus%25252Fen%25252Fnews%25252F2021%25252F09%25252F27%25252Fford-to-lead-americas-shift-to-electric-vehicles.html%2526data%253D05%25257C01%25257Ck.horvath%252540kainos.com%25257C80848ef1cbdd4b8e490408daa7963ef1%25257C7ed9bdc7964d4dc09084812b90e05c6d%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638006560983780007%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%25253D%25257C3000%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DATUwKeYze%25252FuYQCpsmsQrjyqpE6loJQYWVMJdtahFi%25252F0%25253D%2526reserved%253D0&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cr.wasser%40kainos.com%7Cf21bf66fe366458cbfce08daa7ba5c8a%7C7ed9bdc7964d4dc09084812b90e05c6d%7C0%7C0%7C638006716098984455%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PyYelDpAGT4CZRmPCBRWhJgeULfcHEOhlg6brlMx8Y0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Follow this link.</a>What you’ll receive in return: As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us. Benefits include:<ul><li>401k plan with retirement planning services</li><li>401k company matching after completing three months of service</li><li>Medical and prescription drug coverage</li><li>Dental and vision coverage</li><li>Preventative Care</li><li>Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance</li><li>Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO</li><li>Parental Leave</li><li>Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program</li><li>Climate-controlled working environment</li><li>For a full list of benefits, visit our website:</li><li><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblueovalsk.com%2Fopportunities&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca0023199d16c4dff48fa08dbf6a4f6c5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638374960618784899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZBPiDCMNtalShTeIewvusqD1%2FuXc5EmBBPz%2FVbNhTxA%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities</a></li></ul>Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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