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Procurement Specialist

Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: San Jose, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-hire

Work Model: Onsite

At SK hynix America, we are at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, continuously shaping the digital landscape.

As a key player in the global memory solutions market, we develop and deliver advanced technologies that are essential to a wide range of electronic devices and IT infrastructure.

Driving the Digital Revolution

In today's data-driven world, SK hynix America is leading the charge:

Advancing Mobile Technology: Our DRAM and NAND flash technologies are core components in smartphones and tablets, enhancing performance and user experience.
Empowering Cloud Computing: Our memory solutions are vital in optimizing servers and data centers, facilitating global connectivity and data processing.
Pioneering Future Technologies: We're investing in research and development of next-generation memory solutions, including advanced technologies that will define the future of data storage and processing.

Join Our Innovative Team

At SK hynix America, we're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it. As the demand for more advanced, efficient, and sustainable semiconductor solutions grows, we're rising to meet these challenges head-on.

Responsibilities:

Understanding basic purchasing/trade: supplier selection, negotiation, delivery and payment
Responsible for supporting the day-to-day indirect procurement for completeness, support documentation and clarify of description
Local category sourcing, contract implementations, supplier management, management of vendor master data
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
Assessing vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality
Negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements in ways that benefit the company
Manage and develop continues improvements programs, addressing quality, delivery and service as well as cost
Authorizing payments and managing purchasing expenses with meticulous record-keeping
Request quotations for comparison and price and terms and conditions negotiation with vendors
Actively follow up with vendor for status of PO and estimated work completion
Collaborate with Finance / Accounting for invoicing and payment processing
Coordinate and compare service contract with purchase details to ensure accurate request, order or service are received accordingly
Managing and collaborating with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure procurement process and policy
Follow and evaluate established procurement policies and procedures and Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in the procurement process
Performs general and ad hoc project support for local partnership programs as required
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent.
1-4 years of purchasing experience is preferred
Strong communication skills to build strong relationships and credibility with all stakeholders (internal teams and suppliers)
Proven ability to forge strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
SAP or ERP experience preferred, but not required
Excellent reporting skill with MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Bilingual in English and Korean required
Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements
Experience of working closely with suppliers
Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $79,000 - $98,000. Pay within this 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.

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.

SK hynix America Glassdoor Company Review

3.2

SK hynix America DE&I Review

3.38

CEO of SK hynix America

Jung-ho Park

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Private

DEPARTMENTS

Purchasing

SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

Mid-Level

INDUSTRY

Electronics Manufacturing

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