Procurement & SCM Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Hanwha Convergence USA is a leading provider of O&M Servies for Solar and Energy Storage Systems, leveraging our industry-leading IT and engineering capabilities. In addition, we are a trusted smart factory solutions provider, supplying top-notch integrated control and monitoring systems. Our company is committed to bringing tomorrow's dreams to life and creating a smarter world with our customers by adding value to technology.

Note for external recruiting firms: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact our employees regarding this position.

Position Summary:

The Procurement & SCM Assistant Manager will support procurement strategy and execution across both the O&M and SI business lines, ensuring cost-competitive, compliant, and timely sourcing of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services. The role will support vendor management, sourcing activities, procurement processes, and coordination with internal stakeholders to meet operational and project requirements.

In addition, this role will support the pre-bookkeeping review and visibility of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) — consolidating and interpreting AR/AP data before it is formally booked by the Finance team, maintaining a management-level AR/AP dashboard, and working closely with field teams to keep that data accurate and current.

This is a cross-functional role that bridges Procurement, Field Operations, and Finance to support informed executive decision-making and effective business operations.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management (≈ 60%)

•        Support end-to-end sourcing and procurement for both O&M and SI business lines, including materials, spare parts, equipment, and subcontracted/EPC-related services (e.g., PLC, HMI, MCC, cabling, instrumentation).

•       Manage the RFQ/RFP process: prepare RFQs/RFPs for qualified suppliers, maintain bid schedules aligned with project timelines, coordinate RFI responses, and evaluate proposals against historical and market pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.

•       Support vendor negotiations and PO/contract issuance to secure cost-competitive and reliable supply.

•       Support vendor and OEM partnership agreements (e.g., preferred pricing/technical support arrangements) and maintain the approved vendor list.

•       Identify, qualify, and onboard new vendors; monitor supplier compliance with contract terms and project requirements.

•       Evaluate supplier performance (cost, quality, on-time delivery) and support improvement actions based on lessons learned.

•       Manage project- and site-level procurement budgets in line with approved standards; track and analyze market/cost data and provide updates to leadership.

•       Partner with field teams to forecast site-level material/parts needs and support inventory and warehouse coordination.

•       Support the establishment and continuous improvement of procurement SOPs and governance across O&M and SI.

•       Coordinate with Legal to ensure vendor/subcontractor agreements comply with internal policy and contractual obligations.

•       Maintain accurate and complete purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures.

AR/AP & Business Reporting (≈ 30%)

•       Review and organize the key content of Accounts Receivable (customer billing, Non-Covered Services, SI project invoicing) and Accounts Payable (vendor/subcontractor payables) ahead of formal bookkeeping by the Finance team.

•       Build, maintain, and continuously update a management-level AR/AP dashboard for executive reporting (aging, exceptions, unbilled/uncollected items).

•       Partner with field teams to validate the underlying data behind AR/AP entries (e.g., Work Order status, billing basis) and resolve discrepancies.

•       Serve as a liaison between Business Operations and Finance to ensure a smooth, accurate handoff for formal bookkeeping.

•       Flag AR/AP items with cash-flow impact (overdue receivables, unbilled work, disputed invoices) and escalate to management as needed.

•       Prepare periodic AR/AP summaries and presentations for U.S. and Korea HQ leadership.

Other Duties (≈ 10%)

•       Support ad hoc business operations initiatives and process improvement projects.

•       Coordinate with Legal, HR, and other functions as needed.

•       Support the Head of Corporate Support Team with procurement, supply chain, reporting, and other operational initiatives.

•       Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain management, ideally within the energy, construction, EPC, O&M, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English is required.
• Working knowledge of AR/AP processes and comfort interpreting financial/billing data, even without a formal accounting background.
• Experience building and maintaining reporting dashboards for management audiences.
• Advanced Excel required; Power BI or similar preferred.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems.
• Proven experience negotiating and managing vendor/supplier contracts.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with field teams, Finance, and leadership.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to work full-time in the Austin, Texas office.

Preferred

• 10+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain management.
• SAP or similar ERP experience a plus.
• Change order management experience a plus.
• Experience supporting both service-based (O&M) and project/EPC-style (SI) procurement.
• Experience within the renewable energy, solar, BESS, semiconductor, industrial automation, construction, or related industries.
• Experience with procurement of technical equipment, electrical components, controls, or subcontracted services.
• Ability to travel to project/work sites on an as-needed basis.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

•       Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

•       Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.

•       Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., parts, boxes, binders).

•       Occasional travel (up to 15%) to company facilities

Work Location Requirement: This position is based in Austin, Texas and requires regular in-office attendance. This position is not eligible for remote work or relocation flexibility.

COMPENSATION: $93,000 - $110,000 salary

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