US IPC Procurement Planning Specialist (Korean Speaking)

Position Summary

Responsible for the supervision and development of procurement-related policies, procedures, and processes in accordance with purchasing terms and conditions. This role will lead new process/procedure adoptions, collaborate with suppliers, internal customers, and logistics partners to increase the overall operational efficiency of Samsung Procurement department. This role will conduct purchasing activities in accordance with ethical business standards and establish purchasing policies and procedures. Lead or supervise a team of two or more professionals with focus on policy and strategy implementation and control; short-term operational/tactical responsibilities. Typically with financial business authority, and provides mentoring, coaching, and counseling to other professionals.

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Role and Responsibilities

• Manage and approve new/existing supplier registration activities through collaboration with internal teams.

• Perform comprehensive supplier evaluation process annually to assess the competitive edge of suppliers and to control sustainability risks.

• Management of conflict minerals non-usage by suppliers by obtaining non-use agreements and CMRT survey periodically, and lead on-site inspection as necessary.

• Review subcontractors' credit ratings periodically and create abnormal credit activities.

• Monitor, approve, and resolve Accounts Payable/Receivables, and invoice issues with Vendors.

• Review and approve Logistics supplier payments monthly, engage in service contracts with logistics suppliers, if necessary, and perform Quarterly Business Review to update the logistics status.

• Coordinate existing process improvement with the system team by making suggestions and adopting new ideas through idea gatherings and make necessary adjustments.

• Actively engage in implementing EDI transactions with suppliers to automate information exchange between each parties.

• Prepare monthly profit/loss statement based on the monthly purchasing amount.

• Monitor relevant Key Performance Indexes (KPI) and make necessary countermeasures.

• Perform work within company and regulatory guidelines.

• Performs purchasing activities in compliance with procurement standards, controls, and ethical business practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 5-7 years of experience in a related field.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in both Korean and English.

• Experience with SAP or similar business/ERP systems.

• Must have Microsoft Office Suite of PC software applications experience with Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint preparation skills.

• Have ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects and assignments.

• Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time-sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines.

• Willingness to travel for direct meeting with Suppliers and Factory sites

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Must be analytical and process oriented.

• Can develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels with the vendor/customer and within and outside the company.

• Willingness to travel 10-20 % either domestic or internationally depending on business situation.

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