Procurement Assistant Manager (3785)

Job title: Assistant Manager, ProcurementDepartment: Sales/ProcurementLocation: Register, GAShift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Schedule is subject to change based on production demands.)Job Type: FT ExemptReports to: Sales Manager/HOD

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Price Management

• Review and negotiate unit pricing with partner companies and raw material/component suppliers.
• Manage provisional pricing agreements, ensuring rigorous follow-up, auditing, and final settlement procedures.
• Monitor and manage unit pricing for inventory items held in warehouses, including electronic goods and direct-transaction components.
• Calculate and propose fair market pricing independently for outsourced suppliers and sub-contracted processing orders

Cost Estimation& Financial Controls

• Prepare itemized, detailed cost estimates in accordance with organizational standard requirements.
• Analyze and estimate comprehensive costs for production orders, sub-assembly, and transportation logistics, including coordination with in-house subcontractors.
• Validate pricing accuracy, oversee payment authorization processes, and maintain accurate administrative documentation.

Operations & Vendor Management

• Source and procure required production-related equipment, tools, and operational materials.
• Manage procurement activities for specialized plant equipment, delivery assets, and storage containers.
• Oversee the sourcing and supply continuity of subsidiary materials required for manufacturing processes.
• Lead initiatives to revise internal procurement standards and align operational practices with external partners.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of direct purchasing or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Language: Professional fluency in both English and Korean (written and spoken) is required to liaise with global partners and internal teams.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, and keen attention to detail.
• Proven negotiation track record and strong vendor relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP) and modern procurement management software.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage complex projects independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health insurance (medical, vision, and dental)
• STD/LTD/Life
• 401(k) 
• Relocation bonus
• Opportunity to drive significant changes with an ability to make an impact across the organization

EEO Statement

SECO Ecoplastic America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and multilingual candidates.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please inform Human Resources.