Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator (Raw Material) **
Department:** Purchasing Team **
Shift:** Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM **
Direct Report:** Purchasing Unit Manager
Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt

About the Purchasing Coordinator position

We are looking for an entry level to experienced Purchasing Coordinator to support raw material purchasing and indirect purchasing (MRO, spare parts, and general supplies, etc.) on behalf of our company. The role is very important since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary stock.

The quality of our products are essential for our success. Therefore, the ideal candidate must be a responsible individual with great attention to detail. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will also need to communicate with vendors and global staff using English & Korean language skills.

The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock/equipment that meets its production needs. That way we can deliver value to our customers through high-quality products and facilitate sustainable growth.

Purchasing Coordinator responsibilities are:

• Support the purchasing team by using English & Korean verbal and written language skills to communicate with vendors and global staff
• Research, select, and purchase Raw and Indirect (subsidiary) materials as assigned
• Check the quality and quantity of Raw and Indirect (subsidiary) materials delivered; confirm the price for invoice matching
• Request for quotations to suppliers; compare prices for Raw and Indirect (subsidiary) materials
• Place orders for Raw and Indirect (subsidiary) materials referring to existing contracts and given quotations
• Manage stock levels for optimum efficiency and continuous improvement
• GR/IR clearing of all open material PO's
• Communicate with US Customs & contracted delivery units in order to complete customs clearance processes in accordance with the legal instructions and internal regulations
• Check the documents related to Raw and Indirect (subsidiary) material purchasing; ensure accurate bookkeeping in the system in a timely manner
• Create a monthly cash flow report for the Purchasing Team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Purchasing Coordinator requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• (Preferred) Purchasing Management major or advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

• (Preferred) Previous relevant experience in the manufacturing industry
• (Required) Good command of written and spoken English & Korean

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.