Procurement Coordinator

Procurement Coordinator

📋 Job Title: Procurement Coordinator (Korean Bilingual Required)
 📍 Location: Duluth, GA 30097
 📅 Job Type: Full-Time (One-Year Contract)
 🕒 Schedule: 40 hours per week
 📄 Contract Term: One Year
 💰 Compensation: Based on qualifications and experience
 🩺 Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms

🏢 About Us

SK AX USA, Inc. is a global IT service provider and a subsidiary of SK Group, one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates. Our U.S. operations focus on IT consulting, infrastructure support, smart factory solutions, and digital innovation.

We are seeking an organized and dependable Procurement Coordinator to support purchasing activities, vendor communication, order tracking, documentation, and coordination among U.S. business teams and our headquarters in South Korea. This position is appropriate for someone with corporate office experience and strong communication and organizational skills. Previous procurement experience is helpful but not required, as training will be provided.

🌐 Learn more about SK AX USA: https://www.skaxus.com

🧠 Key Responsibilities

✅ Procurement and Purchase Order Coordination

• Support the purchasing process from an approved request through purchase order issuance, delivery, receipt, and closeout.
• Prepare, issue, update, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and approval requirements.
• Track open orders, delivery schedules, backorders, and lead times.
• Follow up with suppliers and internal teams regarding order status, delivery updates, and outstanding items.
• Assist with resolving routine order, delivery, quantity, and pricing discrepancies.

✅ Vendor and Quotation Coordination

• Request and collect quotations from vendors based on approved business requirements.
• Organize and compare vendor quotations, pricing, lead times, and other relevant information for internal review.
• Communicate with vendors regarding product or service requirements, order status, delivery issues, returns, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, quotations, pricing information, agreements, and supporting documents.
• Support the development and maintenance of professional vendor relationships.

✅ Internal and South Korea HQ Coordination

• Communicate and coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs, specifications, schedules, and approval status.
• Support communication and information sharing between U.S. teams and headquarters in South Korea.
• Gather required information, prepare status updates, and follow up on action items involving multiple departments or locations.
• Coordinate with logistics, project, finance, and accounting teams to support timely receipt, invoice processing, and payment.
• Assist with Korean-English communication and document coordination, as needed.

✅ Invoice, Documentation, and Administrative Support

• Review purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and supporting documents to identify discrepancies.
• Assist internal teams and vendors with resolving routine invoicing, payment, tax, quantity, or documentation issues.
• Maintain procurement information in company systems, spreadsheets, vendor files, and procurement records. 
• Prepare purchasing summaries, order-status reports, and other reports as requested.
• Organize and retain records in accordance with company policies and documentation requirements.

✅ Compliance and General Support

• Follow company purchasing policies, approval procedures, contractual requirements, and record-retention standards.
• Assist with audits, compliance documentation, budgeting support, and process updates.
• Participate in training and learn the company’s procurement procedures, systems, and internal approval processes.
• Perform other procurement and administrative coordination duties as assigned.

📚 Qualifications and Requirements

✅ Experience and Knowledge

• Some experience working in a corporate, professional, or administrative office environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting communication and coordination across departments or with an international headquarters, particularly in South Korea, is preferred.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, administration, vendor coordination, accounting support, logistics, or a related function is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, quotations, invoices, expense records, or vendor documentation is a plus.
• Training will be provided on the position’s procurement procedures, systems, and responsibilities.

✅ Required Skills

• Korean-English bilingual proficiency is required, including professional verbal and written communication in both languages.
• Ability to communicate effectively with headquarters in South Korea, U.S. business teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, track pending items, and follow through on deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, vendors, and international stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with an ERP, procurement, or accounting system is helpful but not required.
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and procurement procedures.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

🙌 Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
• Strong sense of responsibility and follow-through
• Professional and respectful communicator
• Collaborative and comfortable working across departments
• Adaptable to changing priorities and business needs
• Willing to learn and receive training
• Committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance

🛡 Equal Employment Opportunity

SK AX USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Why Join SK AX USA?

• Join a global organization supporting innovative technology and business operations.
• Gain practical experience in procurement, vendor coordination, purchasing documentation, and international business communication.
• Receive training on the company’s procurement procedures and systems.
• Work with internal teams, vendors, and headquarters in South Korea.
• Develop transferable coordination, communication, and business operations skills.

🔹 Ready to Support Our Procurement Operations?

Apply today and help coordinate the purchasing activities, vendor relationships, and internal communication that support SK AX USA’s operations.