Purchasing Assistant (Bilingual English & Korean)

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant, Project Control Team

About the Role:

Samsung E&C America, Inc. is a leader in high-tech engineering and construction, specializing in complex, large-scale industrial projects—including state-of-the-art semiconductor facilities—that define the future of infrastructure in Texas and beyond. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and global standards makes us a premier destination for top-tier professionals looking to drive large-scale industrial success.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and bilingual (English/Korean) Purchasing Assistant to join our Project Control Team at a construction site in Texas. In this role, you will manage day-to-day procurement activities, conduct market research, oversee supplier performance, handle document control, and support contract management to ensure project execution remains on schedule and within budget in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities & Roles:

1. Main Procurement Responsibilities

• Supplier & Market Research: Perform regular research on suppliers, evaluate vendor market registration, and assess market variations.
• Supplier Performance & Compliance: Ensure all suppliers perform in strict compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Delivery & PO Tracking: Manage and monitor real-time delivery status of purchase orders (POs) and materials to prevent job site delays.
• Price Negotiation & Contract Management: Assist with purchasing price negotiations, vendor agreement reviews, and ongoing contract management.
• Market Intelligence: Gather and analyze market intelligence on North American construction supply chains, pricing trends, and material availability.

2. Support & Document Control Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations Support: Provide overall administrative and operational support for site procurement and management.
• Meeting Management: Coordinate and attend key procurement meetings, prepare agendas, take accurate meeting minutes, and track follow-up action items.
• Document Control & Reporting: Manage document organization, maintain procurement logs, draft regular status reports, and handle administrative record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Proficiency: Native or advanced business proficiency in both English and Korean (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.
• Experience: Prior experience on a construction site or in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in the MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical thinking with a demonstrated ability to solve problems, manage risks, and maintain strong ownership of tasks.
• Organization & Detail Orientation: Exceptional organization skills with meticulous attention to detail, strong follow-up habits, and multi-tasking capabilities to meet deadlines.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with a cooperative team spirit and the ability to work smoothly across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive and remain resilient in a fast-paced, high-demand construction site environment with a mixed-culture atmosphere.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude with high ownership and cooperative workmanship.