Position Overview The Procurement Evaluation Analyst is responsible for executing procurement strategy to evaluate vendor risk and performance across the company. This role oversees indirect vendor registration and manages vendor performance evaluation processes for nationwide marketing projects, ensuring deliverables meet expected quality standards and internal stakeholder satisfaction.
Because this position acts as a key operational bridge between US operations and Global Headquarters (HQ), bilingual fluency in English and Korean (written and verbal) is required. Key Responsibilities
Vendor Strategy & Risk Evaluation: Execute procurement strategies to assess and manage vendor risk and performance.
Vendor Registration & Master Data: Oversee the indirect vendor onboarding process and maintain vendor master records within the company's ERP system.
Performance Evaluations: Coordinate annual and project-based performance evaluations for key suppliers and marketing projects nationwide.
HQ & System Alignment: Drive adoption and effective usage of VERS & BQMS (the Vendor Management and Sourcing Portals) by working closely with HQ in Korea, internal Procurement teams, Audit, and business owners.
Cross-Functional & Financial Support: Provide strong financial analytical support and serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, Audit, Finance, and Marketing to drive strategic initiatives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Manage the vendor onboarding process for assigned business categories.
Conduct preliminary, risk-based reviews of vendor onboarding requests and documentation to ensure strict compliance with company policies.
Own and manage vendor master records in the ERP system.
Guide business units on the requirements and workflows for registering suppliers into the vendor pool.
Identify process and system optimization opportunities to streamline vendor onboarding and evaluation workflows.
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to gather data for annual vendor reviews.
Formulate improvement, corrective action, or escalation plans to address performance discrepancies.
Maintain, track, and summarize evaluation data for reporting to executive management and HQ leaders.
Skills & Qualifications
Language Skills:Bilingual fluency in Korean and English (both written and verbal) is required to facilitate clear communication with overseas HQ, local business units, and global stakeholders.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: 0–2+ years of experience (or equivalent) in Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Audit, or Project Management.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Excellent analytical, planning, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Initiative & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional and cross-geographical teams.
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