Korean Bilingual Procurement Specialist / Lathrop, CA / Others / Dir-Simw

Salary Range: $55K ~ $65K/yearReports to: Director FLSA Status: Hourly Non ExemptSummary of FunctionsA Procurement Specialist, or Purchasing Specialist, acquires a company’s various supplies. Main duties  include locating key suppliers, negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements and making sure  their materials and products meet the company’s specifications. Overall role is purchase goods,  materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account  price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity supply.Principle ResponsibilitiesGeneral and Task Management 

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and  

delivery targets 

Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any  

supply problems which may impact on business operations 

Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing  

processes and new projects and activities 

Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization 

Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers 

Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities

Prepare reports and updates as and when required 

Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous  

improvement and business improvements 

Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review  

opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practices  tools and methods 

Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules 

Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications

Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier  

relationships 

Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and guidance  

during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. 

Conduct research for new components and suppliers 

Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation 

Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract  

compliance 

Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues Self-Management 

Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies 

Assertive, resilient and welcomes change

Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working  

together 

Proactively contributes to the team 

Actively committed to teams’ development 

Self-aware and optimistic 

Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealingsQualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or other related fields, preferred. 

Knowledge of computer and management system such as ERP, MRP, MES etc.

Experience in an automotive manufacturing company strongly preferred. 

5+ year of experience in procurement and supply chain management at a manufacturing or  

processing company required. 

Strong negotiation skills required 

Strong communication skills with excellent relationship-building skills 

Strong supply chain management experience necessary with an emphasis on inventory  

management in a related industry 

Strong sense of ‘Number’ and calculation skills 

Proactive work ethic and ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times

Organization and time management skills 

Ability to accurately follow detailed processes and procedures 

Overtime expected and required on short notice, with flexibility based on plant production  

schedules. 

Proficient, quick and, comfortable with personal computer navigation and operation.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.Physical RequirementsThe ability to lift up to 25 pounds to move objects is required. Must possess strength, stamina, and  

mobility to perform low physical work indoors with minimum exposure to dust. Walking, lifting,  reaching, stooping, standing, grasping, balancing, climb, kneeling, and crouching are generally required  for some assignments. 

Demonstrate the ability to hear and have specific vision abilities to adjust focus, in an  

environment subject to noise, dust, etc. 

The office is located inside the plant with equipment noise and frequent interruptions such as  

phone calls and contact with staffsBenefits
• 401(k), 401(k) Matching 
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 
• Paid Time Off