Korean Bilingual Purchasing Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods.
• Collaborate with other departments to forecast demand and plan inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Monitor and analyze purchasing trends, supplier pricing, and product availability to identify cost-effective purchasing opportunities.
• Assist in placing orders, tracking deliveries, and ensuring timely receipt of goods.
• manage inventory levels, ensuring that stock is maintained at optimal levels to meet operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, including invoices, receipts, and contracts.
• Work closely with other departments to understand their purchasing needs and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and cost savings for management review.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Generate reports to track purchase orders, invoices and other purchasing information.
• Analyze purchase orders and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand to ensure adequate inventory levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify potential suppliers,
• Negotiate contracts and manage inventory levels.
• Excellent communication skills, collaborating with other departments and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, ERP and procurement software is essential to maintain accurate records and streamline the procurement process.

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