Qcells North America
Overview
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing and logistics tasks for Hanwha Q CELLS USA Inc. This individual will organize, control, and monitor purchasing activities of assigned Spare Parts which are for all teams and subsidiary materials which are for Production team and introduce purchasing strategies targeting maximum contribution to the operating result. This position will work in a cross-functional team environment within Hanwha Q Cells USA Inc. as well as other subsidiaries of Hanwha Group. Responsibilities
Track the progress of PO from creation to delivery. Check PR/PO/GR/Payment closing (Spare Parts is physical receiving include) in QPS (Purchasing System) & SAP. (Monthly AP Closing included) Determine Purchase Order based on the sales forecast and the stock level. (Weekly communication with planning team for raw materials and production team for Spare Parts/subsidiary materials) Check PR created by other teams and issue PO in QPS, Goods Receipt, article creation and modification, system flow management, and other transactions in QPS & SAP. Follow the payment release in QPS based on vendors’ invoice and payment term which are contracted or negotiated with vendors and address financial issues with the Finance Department. Act as the key contact for coordination of actions for inventory management with planning team and logistics team. Out of stock and risk management with the concerned services (Quality, import service, packaging, marketing). Negotiate with overseas vendors and propose logistics solutions that meet the best for each part. Produce Monthly Reports (Key performance indicators allocated to each purchasing specialist) on monthly and annual expenditures and savings (Cost reduction, Cost Innovation, Cost Avoidance) in line with the business plan. Work closely with internal stakeholders (primarily Planning/Finance/Logistic/Production/Quality teams) regarding purchasing tasks. Negotiate with external accounts for competitive unit price and contract terms. (Collaborate with Head Quarter purchasing team only for Raw Materials) Supervise suppliers’ performance in lead-time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility. Participate in the plant’s production plan (with Planning team) and capacity optimization. Participate in inland and overseas transport optimization to reduce cost. Manage purchasing tasks by types of suppliers to fit the materials’ properties. Ensure close relationships with suppliers in other domains of raw material management, lead-time, expedition, and reception. Intensive management of a supplier when an issue occurs. Serve as a key Supply chain contact for the suppliers of the concerned scope. Build a strong collaboration network with other supply chain services to obtain information and synchronize processes. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS. Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related fields. 0-5 years of related experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain related field. Strong knowledge of purchasing and/or procurement and/or production planning and/or financial processes. Proficiency in MS Excel. Ability to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate controlled. Physical Requirements
Able to stand and walk in the production area throughout the workday. Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Q Cells. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience. Experience in high tech manufacturing industry and startups. Proficiency in MS Office applications and SAP. Proficient in CAD program. Bilingual fluency in both Korean and English. 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.
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The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing and logistics tasks for Hanwha Q CELLS USA Inc. This individual will organize, control, and monitor purchasing activities of assigned Spare Parts which are for all teams and subsidiary materials which are for Production team and introduce purchasing strategies targeting maximum contribution to the operating result. This position will work in a cross-functional team environment within Hanwha Q Cells USA Inc. as well as other subsidiaries of Hanwha Group. Responsibilities
Track the progress of PO from creation to delivery. Check PR/PO/GR/Payment closing (Spare Parts is physical receiving include) in QPS (Purchasing System) & SAP. (Monthly AP Closing included) Determine Purchase Order based on the sales forecast and the stock level. (Weekly communication with planning team for raw materials and production team for Spare Parts/subsidiary materials) Check PR created by other teams and issue PO in QPS, Goods Receipt, article creation and modification, system flow management, and other transactions in QPS & SAP. Follow the payment release in QPS based on vendors’ invoice and payment term which are contracted or negotiated with vendors and address financial issues with the Finance Department. Act as the key contact for coordination of actions for inventory management with planning team and logistics team. Out of stock and risk management with the concerned services (Quality, import service, packaging, marketing). Negotiate with overseas vendors and propose logistics solutions that meet the best for each part. Produce Monthly Reports (Key performance indicators allocated to each purchasing specialist) on monthly and annual expenditures and savings (Cost reduction, Cost Innovation, Cost Avoidance) in line with the business plan. Work closely with internal stakeholders (primarily Planning/Finance/Logistic/Production/Quality teams) regarding purchasing tasks. Negotiate with external accounts for competitive unit price and contract terms. (Collaborate with Head Quarter purchasing team only for Raw Materials) Supervise suppliers’ performance in lead-time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility. Participate in the plant’s production plan (with Planning team) and capacity optimization. Participate in inland and overseas transport optimization to reduce cost. Manage purchasing tasks by types of suppliers to fit the materials’ properties. Ensure close relationships with suppliers in other domains of raw material management, lead-time, expedition, and reception. Intensive management of a supplier when an issue occurs. Serve as a key Supply chain contact for the suppliers of the concerned scope. Build a strong collaboration network with other supply chain services to obtain information and synchronize processes. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS. Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related fields. 0-5 years of related experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain related field. Strong knowledge of purchasing and/or procurement and/or production planning and/or financial processes. Proficiency in MS Excel. Ability to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate controlled. Physical Requirements
Able to stand and walk in the production area throughout the workday. Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Q Cells. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience. Experience in high tech manufacturing industry and startups. Proficiency in MS Office applications and SAP. Proficient in CAD program. Bilingual fluency in both Korean and English. 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.
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