Global Purchasing Specialist — Materials & Supply Chain

HLBMA LLC; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HLBMA LLC is seeking a Purchasing Specialist I to support manufacturing operations in Savannah/Ellabell, GA. You will plan material requirements, create and manage purchase orders, and monitor material flow to ensure production continuity.

You will collaborate with domestic and international suppliers, Production, Finance, and Warehouse teams, maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, and help optimize inventory while resolving discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1+ years of purchasing, procurement, material planning, or related supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience forecasting material needs 1–3 months in advance preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP/WMS systems preferred.
• Experience communicating with domestic and international suppliers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute purchase orders to support raw material requirements and production schedules.
• Communicate with domestic, Korean, and other international suppliers across time zones to place, adjust, and manage orders.
• Monitor backlog and daily order status reports; adjust schedules and modify POs for overdue shipments and open orders.
• Track procurement progression by proactively monitoring supplier and product delivery on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Identify and prevent potential supply risks to maintain optimal material flow through cost-effective actions.
• Plan material requirements to ensure availability in support of production schedules and KPI attainment.
• Manage material aging, end-of-life (EOL) material, and inventory accuracy to maintain healthy inventory levels.
• Ensure purchasing, storage, and transportation requirements for materials are followed.
• Maintain accurate and timely data within ERP and MRP systems to support planning and procurement accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and supplier payment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly material and procurement reports.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Production, Warehouse, Finance, and Quality to resolve material and supply issues.
• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality of supplier, pricing, and company information.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Material planning

PO management

ERP/MRP proficiency

Excel proficiency

Bilingual Korean/English

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

WMS systems

Job description

HLBMA LLC is seeking a Purchasing Specialist I to support manufacturing operations in Savannah/Ellabell, GA. You will plan material requirements, create and manage purchase orders, and monitor material flow to ensure production continuity.

You will collaborate with domestic and international suppliers, Production, Finance, and Warehouse teams, maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, and help optimize inventory while resolving discrepancies.