Purchasing Specialist (Raw Materials Procurement)

Qcells; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (Raw Material Procurement) to oversee purchasing and logistics for key raw materials including glass, frame, wires, sealants, sheets, and packaging. The role requires forecasting consumption, planning POs, managing SAP stock, and coordinating with suppliers and HQ.

The ideal candidate will have a SCM-related bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of purchasing experience, and the ability to travel domestically and overseas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Management, Economics, or related fields.
• 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing and/or procurement.
• Ability to travel by car and travel overseas.
• Ability to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate-controlled.

Responsibilities

• Forecast the monthly consumption of raw materials based on the monthly production plan.
• Make a monthly PO plan for the procurement of raw materials and share it with HQ.
• Issue the PO according to PR received by the Production/Process/R&D/Operation Management Team.
• Update the supply/demand sheet and order sheet based on shipping status and collect the shipping documents.
• Share the shipping documents with the Logistics Team for import customs declaration.
• Check daily stock (warehouse and production line) of raw materials in SAP and report to the Purchasing Manager.
• Keep the safety stock in the warehouse for mass production for more than 30 days.
• Write the payment request after receiving the goods or shipping document from suppliers for payment.
• Check the quantity of PO/GR/IV in SAP to see whether these quantities match.
• Check the input price of raw materials and compare it with the prior month's input price to determine the differences.
• Forecast the input price of raw materials to calculate manufacturing cost.
• Set up the team KPI and calculate monthly performance to report to the Purchasing Manager.
• Set the goal for cost-saving activities and practice the activities every month to meet the goal.
• Report the issue related to the procurement of raw materials or issues to occur in the future to the Purchasing Manager.
• Share the forecasted consumption with suppliers at least 1 month in advance to prepare the production of raw materials.
• Prepare the weekly and monthly meeting material and attend the meetings
• Register new vendors in the Hanwha Qcells Global Procurement Portal System

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Management, Economics, or related fields

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Description

Purchasing Specialist (Raw Material Procurement)

SUMMARY

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing and logistics tasks for the Hanwha Q CELLS. This individual will organize, control, and monitor purchasing activities of assigned raw materials: Glass, Frame(Aluminum, Steel), Junction Box, Wire/Busbar, Silicone(Sealant, Potting), EVA/EPE/POE Sheet, Back sheet, Flux, Label and Package(PET Strap, Box, Lid, Pad, Corner Cap, Protector, Fixing Band Etc.). This position will work in a cross-functional team environment and other subsidiaries of the Hanwha Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forecast the monthly consumption of raw materials based on the monthly production plan.
• Make a monthly PO plan for the procurement of raw materials and share it with HQ.
• Issue the PO according to PR received by the Production/Process/R&D/Operation Management Team (using Hanwha Qcells Global Procurement Portal System, PO will be issued after getting approval from the Team Leader or C-Level)
• Update the supply/demand sheet and order sheet based on shipping status (communicate with suppliers and shipping company) and collect the shipping documents (B/L, Invoice, Packing list, etc.).
• Share the shipping documents with the Logistics Team for import customs declaration.
• Check daily stock (warehouse and production line) of raw materials in SAP and report to the Purchasing Manager.
• Keep the safety stock in the warehouse for mass production for more than 30 days.
• Write the payment request after receiving the goods or shipping document from suppliers for payment (using Hanwha Qcells Global Procurement Portal System. Payment will proceed after getting approval from the Team Leader and Finance Team)
• Check the quantity of PO/GR/IV in SAP to see whether these quantities match.
• Check the input price of raw materials and compare it with the prior month's input price to determine the differences.
• Forecast the input price of raw materials to calculate manufacturing cost according to the Operation Management Team's request.
• Set up the team KPI and calculate monthly performance to report to the Purchasing Manager.
• Set the goal for cost-saving activities and practice the activities every month to meet the goal.
• Report the issue related to the procurement of raw materials or issues to occur in the future to the Purchasing Manager.
• Share the forecasted consumption with suppliers at least 1 month in advance to prepare the production of raw materials.
• Prepare the weekly and monthly meeting material and attend the meetings
• Register new vendors in the Hanwha Qcells Global Procurement Portal System
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Management, Economics, or related fields
• 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Strong knowledge of purchasing and/or procurement
• Ability to travel by car and travel overseas
• Ability to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate-controlled

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in manufacturing industries
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and SAP

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.