Sr. Purchasing Specialist (MRO & Spare Parts)

Organize, control, and monitor purchasing activities for assigned materials—including machine parts, MRO, and packaging—at the Hanwha Qcells GA Plant. Introduce purchasing strategies aimed at maximizing contribution to the operating result while working in a cross-functional team environment within the plant and across Hanwha Group subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Track the progress of purchase orders from creation to delivery.
• Check PR/PO/GR in SAP, including monthly AP closing.
• Determine purchase orders based on sales forecasts and stock levels.
• Perform SAP transactions for goods receipt, article creation/modification, and system flow management.
• Follow up on payments and financial issues with the Finance Department.
• Serve as the key contact for inventory management coordination.
• Manage out-of-stock and risk scenarios with related services (quality, export, packaging, marketing).
• Negotiate with overseas plants and propose logistic solutions meeting all standards.
• Report on annual expenditures and savings aligned with the business plan.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on purchasing tasks.
• Negotiate competitive unit prices and contract terms with external accounts.
• Supervise supplier performance in lead time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility.
• Participate in production planning and capacity optimization for the plant.
• Optimize inland and overseas transport to reduce costs.
• Manage purchasing tasks by supplier type to align with material properties.
• Maintain close relationships with suppliers on machine parts management, lead-time, expedition, and reception.
• Resolve supplier issues as they arise.
• Act as the key supply chain contact for suppliers within the scope.
• Build collaboration networks with other supply chain services to synchronize processes.
• Adhere to Hanwha Qcells policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Korean and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing and/or procurement processes.
• Ability to travel by car and overseas.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, including non-climate-controlled areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the high-tech manufacturing industry and startups.
• Proficiency in Chinese (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and SAP.