Procurement Specialist

SK AX USA Inc; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SK AX USA Inc. in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Procurement Specialist to provide day-to-day administrative and purchasing support on the SK hynix project. You will help keep tasks organized and coordinate with US vendors, project teams, and Korean stakeholders.

This is a support role, not an independent purchasing manager; training will be provided on the job. Proficiency in Korean and English, plus basic Excel skills, are required; prior procurement experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in Korean and English (written and spoken).
• Reliable, proactive and eager to learn; strong follow-through.
• Experience in office administration, purchasing, logistics, or vendor coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement lead with requests, specs, quotes, and documents.
• Prepare RFQs, comparisons, POs, and tracking sheets.
• Track orders, delivery dates, and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with US vendors, project teams, and Korean stakeholders.

Skills

Korean-English

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

Multicultural teamwork

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

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Procurement Specialist

CFO - Strategic Biz Support Full Time West Lafayette, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1077

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Compensation: Based on qualifications and experience

SK AX USA is seeking a dependable and proactive Procurement Specialist for the SK hynix project in West Lafayette, Indiana. The primary purpose of this role is to provide day-to-day administrative and purchasing coordination support to a Korean expatriate procurement professional assigned to the project. You will work under the guidance of the on-site procurement lead, help keep tasks and information organized, and coordinate with U.S. vendors, project teams, and colleagues in Korea.

This is a support role, not an independent purchasing manager position. Prior procurement experience is not required. We welcome candidates who are responsible, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and willing to take initiative. Job-specific purchasing processes and systems will be taught on the job.

Purchasing and Order Support

• Help the procurement lead collect purchase requests, specifications, vendor quotes, and supporting documents.
• Prepare draft RFQs, quote comparisons, purchase order documents, and order tracking sheets for review and approval.
• Track purchase order status, expected delivery dates, outstanding items, and action items; follow up promptly as directed.

Vendor and Site Communication

• Communicate with U.S. suppliers to request information, confirm order details, and obtain shipment or delivery updates.
• Coordinate basic purchasing information among the on-site procurement lead, SK hynix project contacts, SK AX USA teams, and Korean stakeholders.
• Provide practical Korean–English translation, email coordination, and meeting follow-up when needed.

Receiving, Invoices & Records

• Assist with delivery scheduling, receiving confirmation, and gathering packing slips or delivery records.
• Help compare quotes, POs, receipts, and invoices and flag differences to the procurement lead.
• Keep vendor contacts, quotations, purchase records, contract files, and status reports organized and current.
• Prepare simple Excel reports, meeting notes, trackers, and follow-up reminders.
• Escalate schedule changes, missing documents, or supplier issues rather than making unauthorized purchasing commitments.
• Learn and follow applicable purchasing approval, confidentiality, safety, and documentation procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience and Knowledge

• Professional working proficiency in both Korean and English (written and spoken) is required.
• Strong reliability, initiative, follow-through, accuracy, and a positive willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal communication and ability to work with vendors and multicultural teams.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; ability to learn new systems.
• Able to organize multiple requests, maintain records, and ask questions when instructions are unclear.
• Previous office administration, purchasing, logistics, or vendor coordination experience is a plus—not a requirement.

Training & Scope of Authority

• The selected candidate will receive hands‑on guidance from the on‑site procurement lead.
• The role focuses on coordination, document preparation, tracking, and follow‑up.
• Supplier selection, pricing negotiations, contract commitments, and final purchasing approvals remain with designated authorized personnel.

SK AX USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Why Join SK AX USA?

• Join a global organization supporting innovative technology and business operations.
• Gain practical experience in procurement, vendor coordination, purchasing documentation, and international business communication.
• Receive training on the company’s procurement procedures and systems.
• Work with internal teams, vendors, and headquarters in South Korea.
• Develop transferable coordination, communication, and business operations skills.