Q-Cells
Purchasing Specialist / Korean Bilingual (MRO)
Q-Cells, White, Georgia, United States, 30184
DescriptionSUMMARY
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing tasks for the Hanwha Q CELLS GA Plant. This individual will organize, control, and monitor purchasing activities of assigned materials, including machine parts, MRO, and packaging, and introduce purchasing strategies targeting maximum contribution to the operating result. This position will work in a cross-functional team environment within the Hanwha Q CELLS GA Plant as well as other subsidiaries of the Hanwha Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Track the progress of PO from creation to deliveryCheck PR/PO/GR in SAP. (Monthly AP Closing included)Determination of Purchase Orders based on the sales forecast and the stock levelGoods Receipt, article creation and modification, system flow management, and other transactions in SAPFollow the payment and diverse financial issues with the Finance DepartmentKey contact for coordination of actions for inventory managementOut-of-stock and risk management with the concerned services. (quality, export service, packaging, marketing)Negotiate with overseas plants and markets and propose a logistic solution that meets the best to each partReport on annual expenditures and savings in line with the business planWork closely with internal stakeholders regarding purchasing tasksNegotiate with external accounts for competitive unit prices and contract termsSupervise suppliers’ performance in the domain of lead time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibilityParticipate in the plant’s production plan and capacity optimizationParticipate in inland and overseas transport optimization to reduce the costManage purchasing tasks by types of suppliers to fit the materials’ propertiesEnsure a close relationship with the suppliers in other domains of machine parts management, lead-time, expedition, and receptionIntensive management of a supplier when an issue occurs to itAct as the Key Supply Chain Contact for the suppliers of the concerned scopeBuild a strong collaboration network with other supply chain services to obtain information and synchronize processesAdhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLSPerform other duties and special projects as assigned by management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in KoreanBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields2~5 years of purchasing or procurement experienceStrong knowledge of purchasing and/or procurementAbility to travel by car and travel overseasAble to work in a fast-paced work environment, including in areas that are not climate-controlled
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in KoreanExperience in high-tech manufacturing industry and startupsProficiency in Chinese, both spoken and writtenProficiency in MS Office applications and SAP
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing tasks for the Hanwha Q CELLS GA Plant. This individual will organize, control, and monitor purchasing activities of assigned materials, including machine parts, MRO, and packaging, and introduce purchasing strategies targeting maximum contribution to the operating result. This position will work in a cross-functional team environment within the Hanwha Q CELLS GA Plant as well as other subsidiaries of the Hanwha Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Track the progress of PO from creation to deliveryCheck PR/PO/GR in SAP. (Monthly AP Closing included)Determination of Purchase Orders based on the sales forecast and the stock levelGoods Receipt, article creation and modification, system flow management, and other transactions in SAPFollow the payment and diverse financial issues with the Finance DepartmentKey contact for coordination of actions for inventory managementOut-of-stock and risk management with the concerned services. (quality, export service, packaging, marketing)Negotiate with overseas plants and markets and propose a logistic solution that meets the best to each partReport on annual expenditures and savings in line with the business planWork closely with internal stakeholders regarding purchasing tasksNegotiate with external accounts for competitive unit prices and contract termsSupervise suppliers’ performance in the domain of lead time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibilityParticipate in the plant’s production plan and capacity optimizationParticipate in inland and overseas transport optimization to reduce the costManage purchasing tasks by types of suppliers to fit the materials’ propertiesEnsure a close relationship with the suppliers in other domains of machine parts management, lead-time, expedition, and receptionIntensive management of a supplier when an issue occurs to itAct as the Key Supply Chain Contact for the suppliers of the concerned scopeBuild a strong collaboration network with other supply chain services to obtain information and synchronize processesAdhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLSPerform other duties and special projects as assigned by management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in KoreanBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields2~5 years of purchasing or procurement experienceStrong knowledge of purchasing and/or procurementAbility to travel by car and travel overseasAble to work in a fast-paced work environment, including in areas that are not climate-controlled
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in KoreanExperience in high-tech manufacturing industry and startupsProficiency in Chinese, both spoken and writtenProficiency in MS Office applications and SAP
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.