Procurement Specialist - Bilingual; Korean​/English

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Salary: USD
26 - USD
36 per hour

Position Information

Job Title:

Procurement and Sourcing

Contract Period: 1 yr. (Renewable)

Start Date : ASAP

Pay Rate: $ 26/ hr.

-$ 36/hr. ( depending on experience)

• Analyze organizational IT infrastructure requirements and develop strategic plans for purchasing hardware, software, and maintenance services.
• Select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes.
• Ensure cost-effective and high-quality products and services are procured.
• Business Support:
  Manage procurement processes for Hardware (H/W), Software (S/W), and Maintenance-related services.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the end-to-end purchasing transaction cycle.
• Communicate effectively with vendors regarding quote requests, Purchase Orders (POs), and order follow-ups.
• Liaise with internal business units for quote requests, POs, and the inspection/Accounts Payable (AP) process.
• Log, manage, and track manual PO transactions, perform regular follow-ups, and generate reports for the Team Lead.
• Conduct training on internal 'Open Place' processes for new internal users.
• Negotiate and manage IT infrastructure-related maintenance contracts.
• Train newly qualified vendors on how to utilize the Vendor Portal.
• Submit regular reports on purchases and maintenance activities.
• Resolve invoicing issues or discrepancies by communicating with the vendor’s Accounts Receivable (AR) team.
• Support month-end closing activities and related documentation.

• Language:
  Fluent in both English and Korean (Bilingual required for regular communication with Headquarter).
• Experience:
  
  3 + years of hands‑on purchasing or procurement experience
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP (or equivalent web-based purchasing systems).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with the HQ team, internal staff, and external vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and high data accuracy.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and practice effective time management under pressure.