Procurement Tactical Buyer II (Korean Speaker) - (Global Business Services)

Responsibilities: Sourcing, Negotiation, Contract and Vendor Management (S2C) – Tactical Threshold Limit

• Independently prepare and conduct negotiations with suppliers for assigned materials and services as per preferred vendor list provided by the local procurement team.
• Conduct S2C support in close collaboration with Local Buyer
• Work with internal Business Partners to harmonize specifications and decrease complexity e.g. by reducing the number of suppliers.
• Perform parts of RFQ preparation and conduct RFQ execution.
• Achieve cost saving target and increase company working capital.
• Challenge existing practices and make recommendations concerning improvement to standardizing and streamlining processes.
• Provide timely analysis and resolution to issues relating to invoicing and order placement.
• Assist in any other ad-hoc task assigned by your Team Leader or Management.

• Ensure that all procurement activities are in compliance with relevant policies and procedures (e.g. KC Procurement Guideline, company procedures, Code of Conduct, trade controls, etc.) and documented properly to achieve excellent and consistent quality of work results, avoid compliance issues and allow for traceability of actions. Included activities.
• Execute procurement activities in line with policies and procedures (e.g. KC Procurement Guideline, company procedures, Code of Conduct, trade controls, etc.)
• Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement to increase operational excellence and improve documentation of processes.
• Support the optimum use of procurement tools and systems e.g. Coupa Supplier Portal

• Min. diploma/degree in engineering (especially mechanical, electrical), Qualification in business management or supply chain will be of advantage.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in procurement of technical materials/services, engineering or similar areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English and Korean
• SAP system / Coupa / Taulia knowledge.
• Expertise in procurement methodologies and processes as well as negotiation tactics.
• Good knowledge of business, finance, and supply chain concepts.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Competency in computer applications, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP MM of advantage