Q-Cells
Purchasing Specialist (Chemical)
Q-Cells, White, Georgia, United States, 30184
DescriptionSUMMARY
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing and logistics tasks for the Hanwha Q CELLS, Wafer Georgia Plant. This individual will organize, control, and monitor the purchasing activities of assigned Gases and chemicals. This position is responsible for managing the procurement of bulk gas, special gas, chemicals, and so on for the QCELLS Georgia Plant. This can involve negotiating contracts with suppliers, monitoring market trends and prices, and ensuring the company has a reliable supply of gas and chemicals to meet its needs. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with other departments within the company, such as finance, operations, and logistics, to ensure that gas procurement aligns with overall business goals and objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Track the progress of PO from creation to deliveryCheck PR/PO/GR in SAP. (Monthly AP Closing included)Determine Purchase Orders based on the sales forecast and the stock levelTransact Goods Receipt, article creation and modification, system flow management, and other transactions in SAPFollow the payment and diverse financial issues with the Finance DepartmentAct as the Key Contact for coordination of actions for inventory managementManage Out-of-stock and risk management with the concerned services. (quality, export service, packaging, marketing)Report on annual expenditures and savings in line with the business planSupervise 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 costEnsure a close relationship with the suppliers in other domains of raw material management, lead-time, expedition, and receptionFocus point of the suppliers for all the issuesKey Supply chain contact for the suppliers of the concerned scopeTo build a strong collaboration network with other supply chain services to obtain information and synchronize processesAdhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha QcellsPerform other duties and special projects as assigned by managementREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business Management, or related fieldsRelevant career in the Gas and chemical industry5 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 and logistics tasks for the Hanwha Q CELLS, Wafer Georgia Plant. This individual will organize, control, and monitor the purchasing activities of assigned Gases and chemicals. This position is responsible for managing the procurement of bulk gas, special gas, chemicals, and so on for the QCELLS Georgia Plant. This can involve negotiating contracts with suppliers, monitoring market trends and prices, and ensuring the company has a reliable supply of gas and chemicals to meet its needs. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with other departments within the company, such as finance, operations, and logistics, to ensure that gas procurement aligns with overall business goals and objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Track the progress of PO from creation to deliveryCheck PR/PO/GR in SAP. (Monthly AP Closing included)Determine Purchase Orders based on the sales forecast and the stock levelTransact Goods Receipt, article creation and modification, system flow management, and other transactions in SAPFollow the payment and diverse financial issues with the Finance DepartmentAct as the Key Contact for coordination of actions for inventory managementManage Out-of-stock and risk management with the concerned services. (quality, export service, packaging, marketing)Report on annual expenditures and savings in line with the business planSupervise 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 costEnsure a close relationship with the suppliers in other domains of raw material management, lead-time, expedition, and receptionFocus point of the suppliers for all the issuesKey Supply chain contact for the suppliers of the concerned scopeTo build a strong collaboration network with other supply chain services to obtain information and synchronize processesAdhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha QcellsPerform other duties and special projects as assigned by managementREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business Management, or related fieldsRelevant career in the Gas and chemical industry5 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.