Strategic Purchasing Lead — Services & MRO

Qcell; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells Georgia Plant is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (Service & MRO) to manage end-to-end procurement for service, equipment installation, and maintenance. You will handle PRs, track POs, and coordinate with engineering and facilities to define scopes of work.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain, 3–5 years in purchasing, and fluency in Korean and English. You will negotiate terms, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost savings in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Supply chain management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience (preferably in Services).
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including areas that may not be climate-controlled.
• Bilingual fluency in both Korean and English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end purchasing process for assigned purchasing requests for Service & MRO items, from initial PR acceptance to final payment completion.
• Manage procurement for specialized factory services, including equipment installation, rigging/machinery moving, facility maintenance, and operational outsourcing.
• Negotiate competitive unit pricing, favorable contract terms, and Service Level Agreements with external vendors and contractors.
• Track and manage PO progress from creation through delivery and service execution; support AP closing activities.
• Partner with Finance to resolve payment inquiries and financial discrepancies.
• Evaluate and supervise supplier performance regarding lead time, reactivity, service quality, reliability, and flexibility.
• Act as the primary Supply Chain contact for vendors and service providers within the assigned scope.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimize lead times, expedite urgent requests, and resolve operational issues.
• Analyze annual expenditures and report cost-saving metrics in line with company business plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration with Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations to clarify SOW and requirements.
• Collaborate with logistics teams and domestic/overseas counterparts to coordinate local/international shipments and propose optimal supply chain solutions.
• Adhere to all Hanwha Qcells policies, procedures, and internal control guidelines.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Procurement processes

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Bilingual: Korean & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hanwha Qcells Georgia Plant is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (Service & MRO) to manage end-to-end procurement for service, equipment installation, and maintenance. You will handle PRs, track POs, and coordinate with engineering and facilities to define scopes of work.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain, 3–5 years in purchasing, and fluency in Korean and English. You will negotiate terms, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost savings in a fast-paced