Purchase sourcing Assistant Manager

Join Kyungwon Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., a valued member of a renowned Group with over 150 years of innovation and a strong presence in the Korean market for more than four decades, as a Purchase Sourcing Assistant Manager based in Siheung. This pivotal role within the Procurement department of the Industrial Air Division offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Compressor Technique business area by managing the sourcing and procurement of critical components.

Your Role

As a Purchase Sourcing Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the stable supply and procurement of key materials essential to the production of compressors. Your main duties will include:

• Procuring critical components such as castings, pipes, and vessels by effectively placing orders and managing supply timelines.
• Overseeing lead time management to ensure timely delivery in alignment with production schedules, minimizing downtime and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Actively developing new suppliers to expand and diversify the supplier base, fostering competitive pricing and innovation.
• Monitoring and mitigating risks by identifying market and industry trends, ensuring continuity amid supply chain uncertainties.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with quality assurance, logistics, and project teams to resolve supplier quality issues and support project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure a stable and continuous supply of key materials critical to the production process.
• Lead negotiation efforts with suppliers to achieve cost-effective procurement aligned with company objectives.
• Maintain and deepen your understanding of cost structures, global supply chain, and logistics to optimize sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships by conducting regular performance assessments and implementing improvements where necessary.
• Utilize your project experience to support procurement initiatives that contribute to the company's operational goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated understanding of market and industry dynamics.
• Knowledge of cost structures and expertise in supply chain and logistics management.
• Experience in handling supplier quality issues and managing projects related to procurement.
• An excellent command of English, enabling effective communication in a global environment.
• Proactive risk and crisis management capabilities to anticipate and resolve supply challenges.

What We Offer

Experience an exciting and motivating work environment committed to fostering professional growth and inclusivity. You will be part of a respectful and gender-inclusive workplace that emphasizes health, safety, and dignity. Our company’s mission focuses on delivering sustainable solutions that reduce operational costs and support carbon neutrality, positioning you at the forefront of innovation within the compressor industry.

Seize the opportunity to contribute to a global leader known for its commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, working alongside dedicated professionals within a local company that values its 40-year heritage in Korea.

Location

This position is based in Siheung, Korea, Republic of, within a production company environment dedicated to excellence in procurement and supply chain operations for the industrial air sector.

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