What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Analyst position at soulbrain MI?
JOB OVERVIEW:
Responsible for supporting purchasing, procurement, and supply chain initiatives through both analytical and operational activities. This position conducts spend analysis, supplier performance monitoring, and process optimization while also performing hands-on purchasing responsibilities such as reviewing business needs, sourcing qualified vendors, and executing purchase orders. The Purchasing Analyst plays a key role in ensuring cost competitiveness, maintaining supply continuity, and providing accurate purchasing data to support decision-making. By combining analytical insights with day-to-day procurement execution, this role strengthens the organization’s ability to achieve its procurement and supply chain objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Conduct purchasing need reviews by evaluating departmental requests and confirming alignment with budget, specifications, and business priorities.
- Source and evaluate potential suppliers by comparing quotations, assessing capabilities, and supporting vendor qualification activities.
- Execute purchase orders and monitor order fulfillment, ensuring accuracy in pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and system entry (SAP & SCM /ERP).
- Support spend analysis, cost tracking, and supplier performance monitoring to provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve order issues, discrepancies, or delays.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier information to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Assist in developing and standardizing procurement processes to improve efficiency and transparency across the supply chain.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred
- 3 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management in the chemical materials industry
SKILLS:
- Familiarity with SAP, ERP, or similar SCM systems
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a clear focus on balancing and addressing stakeholder interests.
- Bilingual in English and Korean (Preferred).