Purchasing Support - Bilingual in Korean

SBT Global•Ridgefield Park, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves managing procurement processes for Hardware, Software, and Maintenance-related services. The Purchasing Support specialist will maintain accurate records within the purchasing system, understand the end-to-end purchasing transaction cycle, and communicate effectively with vendors and internal business units. Responsibilities include managing quote requests, Purchase Orders (POs), order follow-ups, and liaising with Accounts Payable. The role also involves tracking manual PO transactions, generating reports, conducting training on internal processes and vendor portals, resolving invoicing issues, and supporting month-end closing activities.

Requirements

Fluent in both English and Korean (Bilingual required for regular communication with Headquarter).
1 to 5 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

Manage procurement processes for Hardware (H/W), Software (S/W), and Maintenance-related services.
Maintain accurate records within the purchasing system.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the end-to-end purchasing transaction cycle.
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.
Train newly qualified vendors on how to utilize the Vendor Portal.
Resolve invoicing issues or discrepancies by communicating with the vendor’s Accounts Receivable (AR) team.
Support month-end closing activities and related documentation.