Sr Principal Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Job Summary:

We are looking for two Indirect Sourcing Specialists to support our manufacturing operations in Nonsan.

The positions will support different sourcing categories based on each candidate’s experience and strengths:

• Equipment Sourcing: Production equipment, machinery, maintenance equipment, spare parts, facility equipment, and technical services
• MRO & Tail-End Sourcing: MRO supplies, IT equipment, office supplies, consumables, general administrative materials, and tail-end spend

Both positions will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing activities, supplier management, cost improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates are not expected to have experience across all categories. The specific sourcing scope will be determined based on each candidate’s background and strengths.

1. Indirect Sourcing Operations

• Execute sourcing and purchasing activities for indirect materials, equipment, and services, including PR review, RFQ, quotation comparison, supplier selection, PO issuance, delivery follow-up, and invoice/payment support.
• Conduct or support RFI/RFQ/RFP and bidding processes based on purchasing requirements.
• Compare commercial and technical proposals considering price, delivery, quality, payment terms, warranty, and service conditions.
• Support commercial negotiations and contract/document management.
• Identify cost-saving and sourcing improvement opportunities.

Focus Area A – Equipment Sourcing

Depending on experience, responsibilities may include sourcing and purchasing:

• Production equipment and machinery
• Production Engineering and Maintenance equipment
• Replacement and critical spare parts
• Facility and utility equipment
• Inspection, testing, and measuring equipment
• Installation, modification, repair, and maintenance services

Focus Area B – MRO & Tail-End Spend

Depending on experience, responsibilities may include sourcing and purchasing:

• MRO supplies and general consumables
• IT equipment and accessories
• Office supplies and furniture
• General administrative and facility-related materials
• Safety supplies and employee convenience items
• Low-value, low-frequency, and tail-end spend categories

2. Supplier Management

• Identify and evaluate new and existing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.
• Support new supplier qualification and registration and maintain supplier master data.
• Monitor supplier performance including price, quality, delivery, service, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate corrective actions when delivery, quality, technical, or service issues arise.
• Identify alternative suppliers and support supplier diversification and consolidation opportunities.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Gather and clarify sourcing requirements with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Production, Production Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, IT, General Affairs, Finance, and other departments.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve purchasing, delivery, quality, installation, and service issues.
• Support equipment investment, maintenance, facility, and operational improvement projects where applicable.

4. Performance Analysis

• Analyze purchasing results, cost savings, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain sourcing and purchasing data and prepare regular reports.
• Support supplier performance reviews and improvement plans.
• Track key sourcing activities and identify potential cost, delivery, quality, or supplier risks.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing and purchasing processes.
• Support supplier consolidation, standardization, catalog purchasing, and sourcing changes.
• Improve purchasing procedures and documentation to enhance cost, quality, service, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• Approximately 2+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Purchasing / Procurement
  • Supply Chain / Logistics
  • Materials / Inventory Management
  • Production / Manufacturing Support
  • Production Engineering
  • Maintenance / Facility
  • General Affairs
  • Supplier / Vendor Management
  • Plant or Equipment Project Coordination
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to manage quotations, schedules, purchasing documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Basic proficiency in Excel and standard office software.
• Willingness and ability to work at the Nonsan site.

Candidates with relevant technical, operational, or manufacturing support experience who are interested in developing their career in sourcing and procurement are also encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing equipment, machinery, spare parts, MRO supplies, IT items, consumables, facility materials, or technical services.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Experience using ERP, purchasing, inventory, or expense management systems.
• Experience with supplier quotation comparison, bidding, negotiation, or contract documentation.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, maintenance, repair, facility, or investment projects.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers or tail-end purchasing categories.
• Ability to communicate through business emails, quotations, or documents in English.
• Experience in battery, electrical, electronics, chemical, automotive, machinery, or related manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Purchasing, supply chain, or project management certification is a plus.

Number of Openings

2 Positions

Candidates will be considered for either Equipment Sourcing or MRO & Tail-End Spend Sourcing based on their experience and strengths.