Procurement Specialist (Korean Bilingual)

- 1 Yr Contract On Site / Plano, TX Pay Rate: $4500-$6500/mo Korean Bilingual Required   - Responsibilities:   - Analyze organizational IT infrastructure requirements and develop strategic plans for purchasing hardware, software, and maintenance services. - Select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes. - Ensure cost-effective and high-quality products and services are procured. - Business Support: Manage procurement processes for Hardware (H/W), Software (S/W), and Maintenance-related services. - Select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes. - Ensure cost-effective and high-quality products and services are procured. - Demonstrate a clear understanding of the end-to-end purchasing transaction cycle. - Communicate effectively with vendors regarding quote requests, Purchase Orders (POs), and order follow-ups. - Liaise with internal business units for quote requests, POs, and the inspection/Accounts Payable (AP) process. - Log, manage, and track manual PO transactions, perform regular follow-ups, and generate reports for the Team Lead. - Conduct training on internal 'OpenPlace' processes for new internal users. - Negotiate and manage IT infrastructure-related maintenance contracts. - Train newly qualified vendors on how to utilize the Vendor Portal. - Submit regular reports on purchases and maintenance activities. - Resolve invoicing issues or discrepancies by communicating with the vendor’s Accounts Receivable (AR) team. - Support month-end closing activities and related documentation. - Language: Fluent in both English and Korean (Bilingual required for regular communication with Headquarter). - Experience: 3 + years of hands-on purchasing or procurement experience - Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP (or equivalent web-based purchasing systems). - Special Skills & Qualifications - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with the HQ team, internal staff, and external vendors. - Strong attention to detail and high data accuracy. - Proven ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and practice effective time management under pressure. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.