Purchasing Support Specialist (Bilingual Korean)

Location: Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract (1 Year Renewable)
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote, subject to change)
Compensation: $4,500/month DOE

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Support Specialist to support procurement operations for hardware, software, and maintenance-related services. This role requires strong communication skills, purchasing coordination experience, and the ability to work closely with internal departments, vendors, and overseas headquarters.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Korean and English and possess hands-on experience with purchasing systems, vendor coordination, and procurement support processes.

Key Responsibilities
>Procurement & Purchasing Support
Support purchasing operations related to Hardware (H/W), Software (S/W), and maintenance services
Manage and process purchasing requests, quotations, and Purchase Orders (POs)
Understand and support the full purchasing transaction lifecycle
>Vendor & Internal Coordination
Communicate with vendors regarding quotations, PO issuance, order status, and follow-ups
Coordinate with internal business units for quote requests, PO processing, and inspection/AP procedures
Resolve invoice discrepancies and communicate with vendors’ Accounts Receivable (AR) teams as needed
>System & Data Management
Maintain accurate purchasing records and data within purchasing systems
Track and manage manual PO transactions and prepare status reports for management
Support month-end closing activities and procurement documentation
>Training & Process Support
Conduct internal training sessions for new users regarding the “OpenPlace” purchasing process
Train newly registered vendors on Vendor Portal usage and procedures

Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English required
1–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support experience
Experience with SAP or equivalent purchasing/procurement systems
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Please send your resume to – Jenniferk@sbtgus.com