Procurement Specialist at SK hynix America in San Jose, CA

Summary: SK hynix America is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions. They are seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient operations. Responsibilities: - Oversee day-to-day indirect procurement activities, including supplier selection, purchase order processing, documentation completeness, delivery follow-up, and payment coordination - Manage local category sourcing activities, including contract implementation, supplier management, vendor master data maintenance, and compliance with procurement policies and procedures - Build, maintain, and manage effective supplier relationships; conduct supplier evaluations through site visits, interviews, and performance analysis to ensure quality, service, and delivery standards - Request, evaluate, and compare quotations; negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions; and establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements to achieve best value - Analyze costs for new and existing suppliers, support cost-reduction initiatives, and drive continuous improvement programs focused on quality, delivery, service, and cost performance - Actively follow up with vendors on purchase order status and estimated completion timelines to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment - Coordinate service contracts and purchase details to ensure goods and services are ordered, received, and invoiced accurately - Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and internal stakeholders to support invoicing, payment processing, purchasing expense control, and adherence to procurement processes - Provide general and ad hoc project support for local partnership programs and perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience - 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience preferred - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers - Proven organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workflows - Working knowledge of purchasing principles, negotiation, commercial terms, and cost breakdown analysis - Experience working closely with suppliers and contributing to cost reduction and business improvement initiatives - Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong reporting capabilities; SAP or other ERP experience preferred but not required - Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean preferred - Authorized to work in the US Preferred Qualifications: - 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience preferred - SAP or other ERP experience preferred but not required - Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean preferred Required Skills: Purchasing principles, Commercial terms, Cost breakdown analysis, Supplier management, Cost reduction initiatives, Business improvement initiatives, MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, Analytical skills, Bilingual proficiency in English, Korean Benefits: Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost, Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays, Paid Parental Leave Program, 401k Matching, Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year, Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities, Corporate discount programs, Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees