Overview:

Our client who is a South Korean-based supplier of chemicals and allied products and who serves lithium-ion battery manufacturers is looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to join their company as a Purchasing Assistant Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and advise managers on the products to purchase.
• Maintains and has excellent communication with vendors.
• Tracks orders and maintains accurate purchase records.
• Provides information on brands of products that are available in the market.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy and investigates any issues before contacting vendors.
• Coordinates the purchase and subsequent delivery of the goods.
• Requests suppliers to make bids, complete with price lists of ordered products.
• Assists the procurement manager in reviewing bids to choose a reliable supplier with the best price.
• Contacts vendors to schedule a meeting where they can negotiate terms of supply and sign the procurement contract.
• Monitors the performance of contracted suppliers.
• Keeps manager updated on the performance of various suppliers and recommends appropriate actions.
• Maintain records of procurement documents, such as purchase orders, bid proposals and vendor reviews.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• An associate degree in business management or business administration is preferred but not necessary.
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience
• Must be bi-lingual, English and Koren

Skills

Proficient experience in Word, Excel, and Power Point

Proven experience with procurement

Vendor Management

Excellent verbal and written communication

Experience in negotiating

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Korean (Required)

Work Location: In person