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Description
Job Title : Jr. Purchasing Specialist (Contract)
Location : San Jose, CA
Job Type : Full-Time, On-Site
About SK hynix America
In today's digital world, semiconductors are serving as the critical foundation and enabler of the IT industry. Semiconductors are more than just components; their performance now determines the performance of numerous IT devices. SK hynix mainly produces memory semiconductors such as DRAM and NAND flash which are essential components of various IT devices such as mobile and computing products, but the company's portfolio also includes system semiconductors such as CMOS image sensors. Ever since the first pilot production of Korea's very first 16Kb SRAM in 1984, SK hynix has been reinforcing its technological leadership by introducing a series of the world's first, smallest, fastest, and lowest-power innovations in the semiconductor industry.
Just as smartphones and tablets have become an integral part of modern lifestyle, more and more futuristic IT devices will continue to permeate our everyday lives. The advent of new digital products and the ever-expanding Internet of Things are driving the growth of demand and applications of semiconductors. Bolstered by such market trends, SK hynix has been achieving tremendous financial success and qualitative growth with its cutting-edge technologies.
As IT devices become smarter and more mobile-focused, demand is surging for more advanced semiconductors. In response, SK hynix has been solidifying its technological leadership while improving its product competitiveness in the high-value-added premium product sector. In particular, SK hynix is continuously striving to achieve leadership in areas where the importance of semiconductors is rising, including mobile, server, and storage solutions. Meanwhile, the company is preparing next-generation memory technologies beyond DRAM and NAND flash, such as PCRAM, STT-MRAM, and ReRAM, in a bid to lead the future market.
Join us today in revolutionizing the DRAM/NAND memory storage business!
Responsibilities
Understanding basic purchasing/trade: supplier selection, negotiation, delivery and payment
Responsible for supporting the day-to-day indirect procurement for completeness, support documentation and clarify of description
Develop Local category sourcing, contract implementations, supplier management, management of vendor master data
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
Assess vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality
Negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements in ways that benefit the company
Manage and develop continues improvements programs, addressing quality, delivery and service as well as cost
Authorizing payments and managing purchasing expenses with meticulous record-keeping
Request quotations for comparison and price and terms and conditions negotiation with vendors
Actively follow up with vendor for status of PO and estimated work completion
Collaborate with Finance / Accounting for invoicing and payment processing
Coordinate and compare service contract with purchase details to ensure accurate request, order or service are received accordingly
Managing and collaborating with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure procurement process and policy
Follow and evaluate established procurement policies and procedures and Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in the procurement process
Performs general and ad hoc project support for local partnership programs as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent.
0-3 years of purchasing experience is preferred
Strong communication skills to build strong relationships and credibility with all stakeholders (internal teams and suppliers)
Proven ability to forge strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
SAP or ERP experience preferred, but not required
Excellent reporting skill with MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Bilingual in English and Korean required
Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements
Experience of working closely with suppliers is a plus
Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position $60,000 - $70,000 . Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.