Purchasing Specialist (Bilingual)

Job Description : Job Description TRC Talent seeks a full time buyer that is bilingual in Korean and English. Responsible for all purchasing management activities relating to support Procurement and Purchasing Division in an automotive manufacturing environment. Essential Functions : Track, update and report supplier's part information using Excel, Access, and SAPPrepare periodic summary reports for Senior Manager Maintain confidential data Pricing status vs. targets, etc. Support yearly cost reduction activities. Monitor supplier business alignmentWork closely with buyers to gain access to the latest required information.Implement best practices related to purchasing data collection and distribution.Write, (seek consensus and trains others) basic policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision.Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to production part and transportation suppliers.Participate in and conducts purchasing related internal meetings.Implement policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision.Responsible for VAATZ database interaction.Accountable for NAFTA and AALA calculations.Prepare and monitors Procurement and Purchasing budget.Participate in purchasing related internal meetings, including making presentations to senior management.Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.Provide bilingual services including written translations (including daily, weekly, monthly reports) and interactive translation for verbal conversations andmeetings; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, and appropriate English or Korean language usage.Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety ManagementSystem (SMS) requirements.Meet all other requirements as assigned. Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent desired.Related Experience : 3 - 5 years job related experience preferred.College graduate or minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible supply chain experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. OEM or partscomponents supplier experience preferred. Skills / Knowledge : MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & AccessSAPBilingual - ability to speak, read, and write Korean and English fluentlyAdditional Information : Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.