Procurement Associate (Korean Bilingual / Entry Level) DIR-IMA

BTI Solutions•Round Rock, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Associate supports the company’s purchasing operations by managing supplier communication, processing orders, maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role works closely with internal teams (Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Sales) and external vendors to secure high-quality materials at competitive costs while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Extra or additional duties could be occurred as corporation develops You may need to do duties not listed above

Requirements

Vendor relationship management
Negotiation basics
Data accuracy & documentation
Problem-solving and follow-through
High sense of responsibility and urgency

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related fields)
1–3 years of procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or operations experience
Strong communication skills with ability to manage multiple vendors
Proficient in Microsoft office and QuickBooks
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment
Bilingual Preferred (English and Korean)

Responsibilities

Execute purchase orders based on approved requests and inventory levels.
Source alternative suppliers, request quotes (RFQs), and compare pricing and lead times.
Track order status from issuance to delivery; resolve delays, discrepancies, and backorders.
Maintain and update vendor information, pricing sheets, product catalogs, and contracts.
Evaluate vendor performance on quality, pricing, lead time, and service responsiveness.
Support vendor onboarding, compliance documentation, NDAs, certifications, and audits.
Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts; coordinate replenishments.
Maintain accurate records in ERP/Procurement systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Fishbowl).
Perform data entry, update item master lists, and ensure UoM accuracy.
Support price negotiation and cost-saving initiatives (e.g., price-break analysis, vendor consolidation).
Assist with improving procurement workflows, including standardization of SKU naming systems.
Generate weekly/monthly procurement reports for management.
Work with logistics and warehouse teams to confirm shipments and receiving.
Coordinate with Finance for invoice reconciliation, RMA processing, and payment issues.
Support Sales/Account Managers by checking product availability and vendor lead times.