Procurement Specialist (Korean Bilingual)

SBT Global•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a 1-year contract position located on-site in Plano, TX. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for analyzing IT infrastructure requirements, developing strategic purchasing plans for hardware, software, and maintenance services, and managing vendor selection and contract negotiation. The position requires fluency in both English and Korean for communication with the Headquarter and involves managing the end-to-end purchasing cycle, including PO management, vendor communication, and reporting. Additionally, the role includes training new users on internal systems and vendors on the Vendor Portal, as well as supporting month-end closing activities.

Requirements

Fluent in both English and Korean (Bilingual required for regular communication with Headquarter).
3 + years of hands-on purchasing or procurement experience.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP (or equivalent web-based purchasing systems).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with the HQ team, internal staff, and external vendors.
Strong attention to detail and high data accuracy.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and practice effective time management under pressure.

Responsibilities

Analyze organizational IT infrastructure requirements and develop strategic plans for purchasing hardware, software, and maintenance services.
Select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes.
Ensure cost-effective and high-quality products and services are procured.
Manage procurement processes for Hardware (H/W), Software (S/W), and Maintenance-related services.
Communicate effectively with vendors regarding quote requests, Purchase Orders (POs), and order follow-ups.
Liaise with internal business units for quote requests, POs, and the inspection/Accounts Payable (AP) process.
Log, manage, and track manual PO transactions, perform regular follow-ups, and generate reports for the Team Lead.
Conduct training on internal 'OpenPlace' processes for new internal users.
Negotiate and manage IT infrastructure-related maintenance contracts.
Train newly qualified vendors on how to utilize the Vendor Portal.
Submit regular reports on purchases and maintenance activities.
Resolve invoicing issues or discrepancies by communicating with the vendor’s Accounts Receivable (AR) team.
Support month-end closing activities and related documentation.