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Purchasing SpecialistThe Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing tasks for the Hanwha Qcells 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 Qcells 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)Determine Purchase Orders based on sales forecasts and stock levelTransactions in SAP for Goods Receipt, article creation and modification, system flow management, etc.Follow up payments and diverse financial issues with the Finance DepartmentKey contact for coordination of actions for inventory managementOut-of-stock and risk management with related services (quality, export service, packaging, marketing)Negotiate with overseas plants and markets and propose a logistic solution that meets all standardsReport 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 receptionManage suppliers when an issue occursAct as the Key Supply Chain Contact for 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 QcellsPerform other duties and special projects as assigned by managementRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Suppl Chain, Business, Engineering, or related fields1-5 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 areas that are not climate-controlledBilingual in both Korean and EnglishPreferred Qualifications:Experience in high-tech manufacturing industry and startupsProficiency in Chinese, both spoken and writtenProficiency in MS Office applications and SAPHanwha 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.
Worksite address
cartersville, GA, 30120, US
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