Purchasing Analyst, Transformer Logisitics

HICO America, headquartered in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with facilities in Los Angeles, Greensburg, PA, and Memphis TN, is part of the Power Systems business unit, in the Industrial Performance Group of the Hyosung Corporation, a large publicly traded corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. HICO is an ISO 9001 and 14001 certified company, with primary business in power system products.

The Purchasing Analyst will report to the Purchasing Manager.

Support the HICO procurement team and project managers in the purchasing of transformer logistics services within the Product and EPC markets. Support the Sales team at bid stage by providing cost estimates. Create and manage the RFQ process to ensure the purchasing function aligns with the project managers’ timeline and budget. Develop into the liaison between the subcontractor/supplier and HICO project management and procurement teams. Facilitate the qualification of new subcontractors where appropriate and engage the project stakeholder team to help determine which subcontractors shall be engaged during the RFQ process for their respective projects. Analyze the responses to the RFQ (request for quotation) and summarize the results for the internal HICO project stakeholders. Control the subcontractor invoice process and documentation requirements to ensure supplier submittal documentation is well received and invoicing is accurate. Support the HICO purchasing team within the logistics and EPC departments regarding documentation control. Contribute to the standardization of the RFQ processes and adherence of subcontractors to the HICO project checklist regarding logistics. Participate in, develop, and maintain tools, best practices, reports to support the Procurement Team. Additional purchasing job functions as needed.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Support qualification of logistics subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitor subcontractors and suppliers’ performance and participate in performance reviews
• Submit cost estimates at bid stage
• Create and track RFQ’s and monitor responses
• Update internal databases with purchasing details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Maintain transportation tracking spreadsheets
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
• Evaluate bids from subcontractors and vendors and negotiate value for HICO and its customers
• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts and project closing documents
• Build reports and analyze KPIs within the Purchasing department

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Report to the Pittsburgh, PA Headquarters
• Travel 0-10%
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or engineering is preferred
• Experience with contracting over-dimensional project cargo transportation solutions with 3PL and freight forwarder service providers is preferred.
• Knowledge of rail, heavy haul, barge and ocean vessel modes of transportation is preferred.
• Years Experience: 2-3 Years
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Teams/Office Suite.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:

• Ability to self-control under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to meet required deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to build trusted and cooperative relationships with employees, vendors, and management
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer-based work

HICO America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.