Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes.
- Ensure cost-effective and high-quality products and services are procured.
- 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 'OpenPlace' 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).
- Special Skills & Qualifications
- 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
