Purchasing Assistant (Bilingual English & Korean)

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

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant, Project Control Team

About the Role:

Samsung E&C America, Inc. is a leader in high-tech engineering and construction, specializing in complex, large-scale industrial projects—including state-of-the-art semiconductor facilities that define the future of infrastructure in Texas and beyond. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and global standards makes us a premier destination for top-tier professionals looking to drive large-scale industrial success.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and bilingual (English/Korean) Purchasing Assistant to join our Project Control Team at a construction site in Texas. In this role, you will manage day-to-day procurement activities, conduct market research, oversee supplier performance, handle document control, and support contract management to ensure project execution remains on schedule and within budget in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities & Roles:

1. Main Procurement Responsibilities

• Supplier & Market Research: Perform regular research on suppliers, evaluate vendor market registration, and assess market variations.
• Supplier Performance & Compliance: Ensure all suppliers perform in strict compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Delivery & PO Tracking: Manage and monitor real-time delivery status of purchase orders (POs) and materials to prevent job site delays.
• Price Negotiation & Contract Management: Assist with purchasing price negotiations, vendor agreement reviews, and ongoing contract management.
• Market Intelligence: Gather and analyze market intelligence on North American construction supply chains, pricing trends, and material availability.

2. Support & Document Control Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations Support: Provide overall administrative and operational support for site procurement and management.
• Meeting Management: Coordinate and attend key procurement meetings, prepare agendas, take accurate meeting minutes, and track follow-up action items.
• Document Control & Reporting: Manage document organization, maintain procurement logs, draft regular status reports, and handle administrative record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Proficiency: Native or advanced business proficiency in both English and Korean (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.
• Experience: Prior experience on a construction site or in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in the MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical thinking with a demonstrated ability to solve problems, manage risks, and maintain strong ownership of tasks.
• Organization & Detail Orientation: Exceptional organization skills with meticulous attention to detail, strong follow-up habits, and multi-tasking capabilities to meet deadlines.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with a cooperative team spirit and the ability to work smoothly across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive and remain resilient in a fast-paced, high-demand construction site environment with a mixed-culture atmosphere.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude with high ownership and cooperative workmanship.