Strategic Purchasing Leader — SAP & Sourcing Expert

Hankook & Company ES corp; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purchasing Specialist in Clarksville, TN, US will coordinate with internal and external parties to drive purchasing strategy for materials, equipment and services. This role involves supplier negotiations, contract prep, and aligning purchasing actions with company objectives.

Responsibilities include overseeing purchase transactions, ensuring cross-functional compliance, and supporting long-range sourcing plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration required.
• Over 5 years of purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manages the purchasing transaction including acquisition strategy, source selection, supplier negotiation and contract preparation.
• Monitors all aspects of the purchasing transaction to ensure financial, budgetary, legal and other approvals as required.
• Performs special projects requiring high confidentiality; coordinates raw materials and long-range sourcing plans.
• Acts as interdepartmental liaison; coordinates with Purchasing Team at headquarters and client/vendor issues.
• Handles SAP related to purchasing, budgeting and spending.
• Operational in a professional office environment; occasional presence in production area with safety precautions.
• Understanding accounts payable, invoicing, inventory management procedures and front desk operation.

Skills

Exceptional Communication

Critical Thinking/Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Computer Skills

Ethical Behavior

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Over 5 years purchasing experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

The Purchasing Specialist in Clarksville, TN, US will coordinate with internal and external parties to drive purchasing strategy for materials, equipment and services. This role involves supplier negotiations, contract prep, and aligning purchasing actions with company objectives.

Responsibilities include overseeing purchase transactions, ensuring cross-functional compliance, and supporting long-range sourcing plans.