Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
About SK hynix America
At SK hynix America, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK hynix America, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day indirect procurement activities, including supplier selection, purchase order processing, documentation completeness, delivery follow-up, and payment coordination.
- Manage local category sourcing activities, including contract implementation, supplier management, vendor master data maintenance, and compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Build, maintain, and manage effective supplier relationships; conduct supplier evaluations through site visits, interviews, and performance analysis to ensure quality, service, and delivery standards.
- Request, evaluate, and compare quotations; negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions; and establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements to achieve best value.
- Analyze costs for new and existing suppliers, support cost-reduction initiatives, and drive continuous improvement programs focused on quality, delivery, service, and cost performance.
- Actively follow up with vendors on purchase order status and estimated completion timelines to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
- Coordinate service contracts and purchase details to ensure goods and services are ordered, received, and invoiced accurately.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and internal stakeholders to support invoicing, payment processing, purchasing expense control, and adherence to procurement processes.
- Provide general and ad hoc project support for local partnership programs and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Proven organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workflows.
- Working knowledge of purchasing principles, negotiation, commercial terms, and cost breakdown analysis.
- Experience working closely with suppliers and contributing to cost reduction and business improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong reporting capabilities; SAP or other ERP experience preferred but not required.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean preferred.
Requirement:
- Authorized to work in the US.
Benefits:
- Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
- Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 401k Matching
- Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
- Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
- Corporate discount programs
- Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees
Equal Employment Opportunity:
SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
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What We Do
Semiconductors are essential to all IT products, and its performance often determines the performance of the final products. SK hynix is a global leader in producing semiconductor, such as DRAM, NAND Flash and CMOS Image Sensors. With these technology driven semiconductor products, SK hynix has consistently led the industry and is now the second largest memory chip maker worldwide.
IT devices become more pervasive as new imaginative and innovative IT products continue to grab imagination and desires of consumers. SK hynix has enhanced its competency with the best level of technology and a wide range of business portfolios in order to satisfy all those demand from customers. As a member of SK Group*, SK hynix is aiming at becoming the world’s best semiconductor company. SK hynix America Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SK Hynix Inc.
*SK Group is one of South Korea's top five industrial conglomerates.
It has about 40 affiliated companies, ranging from energy, telecommunications, finance, to construction.
