What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Agent (Korean Speaking) position at Hatch?
Requisition ID: 98806
Job Category: Procurement; Construction; Engineering
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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.
Hatch is seeking a Korean speaking Procurement Agent in Clarksville, TN. The Procurement Agent is involved in the project from the initiation phase until the closing of the Purchase Order or Contract. The Procurement Agent is the custodian of all pre-award activities related to the purchase of project materials/equipment and services (including engineered, standard [commercial off-the-shelf] and bulk items). Duties include clarifying/negotiating the commercial terms and conditions, proper Incoterms, payment terms/milestones relating to purchase orders and contracts as well as preparing and issuing the purchase order or contract for execution.
In summary, the Procurement Agent is responsible for managing the bidders’ selection, bidding process, evaluation and recommendation, as well as the award process, thereby maximizing efficiencies and minimizing risk related to financial and schedule performance.
Key Responsibilities
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Job Category: Procurement; Construction; Engineering
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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.
Hatch is seeking a Korean speaking Procurement Agent in Clarksville, TN. The Procurement Agent is involved in the project from the initiation phase until the closing of the Purchase Order or Contract. The Procurement Agent is the custodian of all pre-award activities related to the purchase of project materials/equipment and services (including engineered, standard [commercial off-the-shelf] and bulk items). Duties include clarifying/negotiating the commercial terms and conditions, proper Incoterms, payment terms/milestones relating to purchase orders and contracts as well as preparing and issuing the purchase order or contract for execution.
In summary, the Procurement Agent is responsible for managing the bidders’ selection, bidding process, evaluation and recommendation, as well as the award process, thereby maximizing efficiencies and minimizing risk related to financial and schedule performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaison with Package Coordinator to obtain and verify technical specifications, with the Planner to verify lead times and delivery dates and with Logistics to assure cost effective and practical Incoterms
- Preparation of Commercial Bid documents (including contractual terms and conditions, delivery requirements, quality/inspection requirements and other documents related to the scope of supply, etc.), and issuing of Bid Documents to Bidders from an approved Bidder’s List
- Manage the bidding process by:
- Managing the prequalification and selection of bidders
- Prepare and issue Bidders List and coordinate approval process
- Supervise and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the bid process. Log bid questions and responses and issue addenda as required. Purchasing Agent must be the ONLY point of contact during the bid process from RFQ until award. All
- queries must go through procurement
- Coordinate technical evaluations and conduct commercial evaluations, use of proper Incoterms, payment terms/milestones including clarifications and/or negotiations
- Review vendor comments of General terms and conditions and incorporate Special terms and conditions, as required
- Responsible to meet schedule milestones for Bid-Evaluate-Award cycles
- Prepare and issue Recommendation to Award including its approval.
- If required, prepare and issue a Letter of Award to Vendor / Contractor
- Prepare and issue Purchase Order for execution
- Handover to Expeditor for standard and bulk packages and/or Purchasing Administrator for major packages.
- If a Contract, handover to Contract Administrator for contract execution.
- Associates Degree. Bachelors Degree is a plus
- Must speak Korean and English
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to new environments
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills
- Diligent work ethic
- 3-5 years’ experience in business or technical field
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.