Korean / English Bilingual Purchasing Assistant (36572)

Global industrial supplier company near Mount Juliet, Tennessee is currently seeking a Korean / English Bilingual Purchasing Assistant to join their team. Strong EXCEL proficiency is huge plus. Ideal candidate will have good understanding / experience in purchasing or supply chain processes. This position is full-time and onsite position with comprehensive benefit package.

Responsibilities of Korean / English Bilingual Purchasing Assistant

• Maintain good relationship with manufacturer client and vendors
• Research and communicate with new/ existing vendors to build up a plan for procuring supplies client requested
• Analyze the market price of the materials from different suppliers based on quality-level and shipping costs etc.
• Maintain communications along with other departments regarding order specifications and prevent for possible damage/ loss/ delay/ complaint from customers.
• Analyze present and past order progress reports and make suggestions to prevent any delays/ issues with orders.
• Report to management with summarized status report and revised plan for improvement how to increase sales level with their products.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Korean / English Bilingual Purchasing Assistant

• At least supply chain-related internship experience or 1-3 years of purchasing experience at manufacturing industry
• Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication and related field.
• Business-level of both Korean and English language skill is must (Speaking / Listening / Reading / Writing)
• Experience with ERP software – MS Dynamics, SAP, AS400 etc. is huge plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently
• Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

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