Purchasing Specialist I

HLBMA LLC•Ellabell, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing raw materials to support manufacturing operations. This role plans material requirements, creates and manages purchase orders, and monitors material flow to ensure production continuity. The Purchasing Specialist maintains healthy inventory levels through aging, end-of-life, and accuracy management, resolves purchasing and invoice discrepancies, and reports material status to management. The position works closely with domestic and international suppliers, Production, Finance, and Warehouse teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
1+ years of purchasing, procurement, material planning, or related supply chain experience preferred
Experience forecasting or predicting material needs one to three months in advance preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Working knowledge of MRP, ERP, or WMS systems preferred
Experience communicating with domestic and international suppliers preferred
Proven analytical ability to understand and resolve supply and procurement issues
Understanding of material planning, purchase order management, and inventory control principles
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work within ERP and MRP systems to maintain accurate procurement data
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Korean and English bilingual proficiency required, to coordinate directly with Korean-speaking suppliers and headquarters personnel
Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support supplier communication across time zones and month-end or year-end activities
Candidates must possess current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute purchase orders (POs) to support raw material requirements and production schedules
Communicate with domestic, Korean, and other international suppliers across time zones to place, adjust, and manage orders
Monitor backlog and daily order status reports; adjust schedules and modify POs for overdue shipments and open orders
Track procurement progression by proactively monitoring supplier and product delivery on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Identify and prevent potential supply risks to maintain optimal material flow through cost-effective actions
Plan material requirements to ensure availability in support of production schedules and KPI attainment
Manage material aging, end-of-life (EOL) material, and inventory accuracy to maintain healthy inventory levels
Ensure purchasing, storage, and transportation requirements for materials are followed
Maintain accurate and timely data within ERP and MRP systems to support planning and procurement accuracy
Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and supplier payment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly material and procurement reports
Partner with cross-functional teams including Production, Warehouse, Finance, and Quality to resolve material and supply issues
Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance
Maintain confidentiality of supplier, pricing, and company information
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)
Perform other duties as assigned