Procurement Specialist

Absolics Inc • Covington, GA

6d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Absolics is seeking a structured, detail-oriented Outsourcing Procurement Specialist to coordinate vendor contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and operational outsourcing for its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia. The role handles day-to-day sourcing for indirect services, tracks contract spend, monitors vendor performance, and supports risk mitigation. It works closely with internal engineering, facilities, and finance teams to ensure reliable service delivery and cost compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional procurement or purchasing experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of procurement workflows, contract terms, and vendor coordination.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, including PO-to-invoice matching and cost allocation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.
• Experience with SEM/FIB equipment and analysis tools.
• Proficiency operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, FIB, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document findings and observations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to juggle multiple high-priority tasks.
• Strong knowledge of electronic devices and their failure mechanisms.
• Experience with a variety of failure analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in microscopy techniques, material analysis, and spectrometry.
• Strong understanding of material properties, fracture mechanics, and root cause analysis.

Nice To Haves

• 3–7+ years of experience in indirect procurement, outsourcing management, or contract administration; manufacturing or high-tech industry experience preferred.
• Practical experience reviewing SOWs, tracking SLA metrics, and auditing vendor rate breakdown sheets.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise ERP systems such as SAP MM or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate competitive bidding, contract drafting, and ongoing administration for facility management, equipment services, and operational outsourcing.
• Review vendor rate sheets—including hourly rates, labor breakdowns, overhead, and margins—to evaluate pricing and prevent budget overruns.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs to hold vendors accountable for safety, quality, and project timelines.
• Audit Statements of Work (SOWs) and review Change Order requests to minimize scope creep and unwarranted cost increases.
• Create and track PRs and POs in accordance with company directives and internal procurement guidelines.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Finance to resolve three-way matching discrepancies, billing disputes, and service delivery exceptions.
• Assist in identifying service providers, support vendor pre-qualification, and track procurement schedules for plant operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level