What are the responsibilities and job description for the Korean-Speaking Procurement Specialist (Entry Level) position at EchoLink?
[Entry-Level] Korean Speaking Procurement Specialist
* Korean language proficiency is a must! Please note we do not accept any candidates who does not qualify for this important requirment.
Responsibilities
- Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers for goods or services that meet client’s
requirement.
- Process and maintain purchase orders to meet demand in a timely, accurate, and efficient
manner.
- Establish effective working relationships with customers and vendors through continuous
communications on delivery, pricing, RFQ status, and order confirmations.
- Review quotes; determine contract prices; follows up on orders placed; verifies delivery; and
approves payment.
- Communicate with vendors, clients, customers, team members, and managers to align goals.
- Provide customer service via email and phone support.
- Maintains accurate and complete procurement data.
- Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors.
- Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Assist Finance and other relevant parties with reconciling purchase and invoice variances.
- Organize and schedule procurements in timely manner.
- Conduct market research for product and suggest alternative options to client with cost-saving, better lead time.
- Perform hands-on receiving inspections at the warehouse to verify quantity, condition, and specs against purchase orders. (Includes opening packages and occasionally moving boxes/materials for inspection).
- Physically cross-check delivered goods with shipping documents to ensure accurate inventory logging.
- Perform other job-related duties as needed.
- Find new opportunity for expanding business actively.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- This is primarily a desk-based office role (approx. 80–90%), but requires occasional warehouse
visits (approx. 10–20%) for product inspection and receiving verification.
- Position involves minor physical activity, including lifting, moving, and unboxing light-to-medium packages for inventory and quality checks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in procurement, business, or related field
- 1-2 years of previous experience in procurement or purchasing (preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
- Proficient in Microsoft office and QuickBooks(preferred)
- English(requirement), Korean(requirement)
- Passionate, Active mind
Salary
- Competitive Salary
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life), Paid Time Off
Pay: $57,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This role requires physically moving boxes for inspection purposes, accounting for up to 10% of the work. Are you comfortable and able to perform this task?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- , read, and write Korean fluently (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000 - $59,000