Bilingual Purchasing Assistant — On-Site Construction

Samsung E&C America, Inc.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung E&C America, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join the Project Control Team on a Texas construction site.

You will manage day-to-day procurement activities, conduct market research, oversee supplier performance, and support contract management to keep projects on schedule and within budget. This role requires bilingual English and Korean proficiency, strong organization, and hands-on experience with MS Office, especially Excel.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Korean required for daily communication.
• Construction site or related field experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier market research and monitor vendor performance.
• Track purchase orders and delivery status to prevent delays.
• Assist with price negotiations, contract reviews, and management.
• Coordinate procurement meetings, prepare agendas, and record minutes.
• Maintain procurement documentation and status reports.

Skills

Bilingual English/Korean

Construction site experience

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication & teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Samsung E&C America, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join the Project Control Team on a Texas construction site.

You will manage day-to-day procurement activities, conduct market research, oversee supplier performance, and support contract management to keep projects on schedule and within budget. This role requires bilingual English and Korean proficiency, strong organization, and hands-on experience with MS Office, especially Excel.