Purchasing Specialist (Service & MRO)

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned purchasing requests for Service & MRO items, from initial PR acceptance to final payment completion.
• Manage procurement for specialized factory services, including equipment installation, rigging/machinery moving, facility maintenance, and operational outsourcing.
• Negotiate competitive unit pricing, favorable contract terms, and Service Level Agreements with external vendors and contractors.
• Track and manage PO progress from creation through delivery and service execution.
• Monitor PR/PO/GR statuses and lead AP closing activities for assigned categories.
• Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to resolve payment inquiries and financial discrepancies.
• Evaluate and supervise supplier performance regarding lead time, reactivity, service quality, reliability, and flexibility.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimize lead times, expedite urgent requests, and resolve operational issues.
• Analyze annual expenditures and report cost-saving metrics in line with company business plans.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations) to clarify scopes of work (SOW) and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with logistics teams and domestic/ overseas counterparts to coordinate local/ international shipments and propose optimal supply chain solutions.
• Adhere to all Hanwha Qcells policies, procedures, and internal control guidelines.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Supply chain management, or a related field
• 3 - 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience (preferably in Services)
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including areas that may not be climate-controlled
• Bilingual fluency in both Korean and English (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement experience in high-tech manufacturing, solar/renewable energy, or fast-growing startup environments
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)