Procurement and Sourcing Specialist Korean Bilingual

SBT Global, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SBT Global, Inc. is seeking a procurement specialist in Plano, Texas, to manage IT infrastructure purchasing processes. The role requires fluency in both English and Korean, along with over 3 years of hands-on procurement experience.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Office and SAP, demonstrating excellent communication and negotiation skills while managing vendor relationships and contracts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on purchasing or procurement experience.
• Fluency in both English and Korean for communication with headquarters.
• Proficient in MS Office tools like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IT infrastructure needs and develop purchasing strategies.
• Manage procurement processes for hardware, software, and maintenance.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure high-quality products are procured.

Skills

Fluent in English and Korean

Hands-on purchasing experience

Proficient in MS Office

Knowledge of SAP or equivalent systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze organizational IT infrastructure requirements and develop strategic plans for purchasing hardware, software, and maintenance services.
• Select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes.
• Ensure cost‑effective and high‑quality products and services are procured.
• Business Support: Manage procurement processes for Hardware (H/W), Software (S/W), and Maintenance‑related services.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the end‑to‑end purchasing transaction cycle.
• Communicate effectively with vendors regarding quote requests, Purchase Orders (POs), and order follow‑ups.
• Liaise with internal business units for quote requests, POs, and the inspection/Accounts Payable (AP) process.
• Log, manage, and track manual PO transactions, perform regular follow‑ups, and generate reports for the Team Lead.
• Conduct training on internal ‘OpenPlace’ processes for new internal users.
• Negotiate and manage IT infrastructure‑related maintenance contracts.
• Train newly qualified vendors on how to utilize the Vendor Portal.
• Submit regular reports on purchases and maintenance activities.
• Resolve invoicing issues or discrepancies by communicating with the vendor’s Accounts Receivable (AR) team.
• Support month‑end closing activities and related documentation.

Qualifications

• Language: Fluent in both English and Korean (Bilingual required for regular communication with Headquarter).
• Experience: 3+ years of hands‑on purchasing or procurement experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP (or equivalent web‑based purchasing systems).

Special Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with the HQ team, internal staff, and external vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and high data accuracy.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and practice effective time management under pressure.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.