Procurement Manager; Korean Speaking

Position: Procurement Manager (Korean Speaking)
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.

With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Procurement Manager is involved in a project from the proposal/study (FEL1, FEL2 and FEL3) phases up to the project close-out and handover of the FEL4 project execution phase. The major interfaces are project management, engineering, project controls and construction management to ensure a cross functional implementation of materials management and contracts management processes. The Procurement Manager directs, controls and co-ordinates the procurement of engineering / construction services, equipment and materials for the project obtaining optimum performances with regards to cost, technical requirements and quality to satisfy the project budget and schedule.

The PPM is the custodian of the entire procurement cycle on the project which includes materials management and contracts management at the home and/or site offices.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for drafting/coordinating/compiling Materials Management and Contracts Management strategies and plans as well as the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan

Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and procedures including forms and templates to be used on the project

Responsible for the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage

Provides supervision, training and assistance to all procurement team members across Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Materials Management, Logistics and Site Materials Control disciplines; promotes and maintains a healthy and harmonious work environment

Verifies and ensures integrity of the entire procurement lifecycle, validates that all activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, maintains sound business practices in an ethical manner

Interfaces with the client to ensure that objectives are achieved, potential problems are identified, and preventive or corrective actions are taken

Performs resource planning, which includes man-hour allocation and management

Qualifications and Experience

Experience (12-20 years) in an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in management role

Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training

Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications

Proficient negotiation and communication skills

Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles

Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques, Incoterms applications, and procurement systems reporting tools

Experience, understanding, ability to set up and execute contracting and purchasing strategies

Fluency in both English and Korean (spoken and written) is required.

Base salary range: $115,000 - $160,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

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