Job Title

• Procurement Associate

The Procurement Associate supports the company’s purchasing operations by managing supplier communication, processing orders, maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role works closely with internal teams (Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Sales) and external vendors to secure high-quality materials at competitive costs while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchasing Operations

• Execute purchase orders based on approved requests and inventory levels.


• Source alternative suppliers, request quotes (RFQs), and compare pricing and lead times.


• Track order status from issuance to delivery; resolve delays, discrepancies, and backorders.

2. Vendor Management

• Maintain and update vendor information, pricing sheets, product catalogs, and contracts.


• Evaluate vendor performance on quality, pricing, lead time, and service responsiveness.


• Support vendor onboarding, compliance documentation, NDAs, certifications, and audits.

3. Data Management

• Maintain accurate records in ERP/Procurement systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel).


• Perform data entry, update item master lists, and ensure UoM accuracy.

4. Cost & Process Optimization

• Support price negotiation and cost-saving initiatives (e.g., price-break analysis, vendor consolidation).


• Assist with improving procurement workflows, including standardization of SKU naming systems.


• Generate weekly/monthly procurement reports for management.

5. Cross-Functional Support

• Work with logistics and warehouse teams to confirm shipments and receiving.


• Coordinate with Finance for invoice reconciliation, RMA processing, and payment issues.


• Support Sales/Account Managers by checking product availability and vendor lead times.

* Extra or additional duties could be occurred as corporation develops

* You may need to do duties not listed above

Key Competencies

• Vendor relationship management


• Negotiation basics


• Data accuracy & documentation


• Problem-solving and follow-through


• High sense of responsibility and urgency

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related fields)


• 1–3 years of procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or operations experience


• Strong communication skills with ability to manage multiple vendors


• Proficient in Microsoft office and QuickBooks


• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment


• Bilingual Preferred (English and Korean)

Salary

• Competitive Salary ; Negotiable depends on the experience. Commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life), Paid Time Off

* Maximum out of pocket from provided medical insurance : $ 500 / year

Remark

• On-site work in Round Rock

 

We encourage interested candidates to apply and submit your résumé to the email address below.

recruit@imarketamerica.com