Service Parts Procurement Team Leader (Korean Bilingual)

A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success. 

• →Develop annual and long-term service parts procurement strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with corporate business objectives.
• →Monitor global market conditions, including tariffs, import/export regulations, logistics costs, and other factors that may impact sourcing and supply chain planning.
• →Establish, track, and report key procurement KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, inbound freight costs, purchase price variance, and service level performance.
• →Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas manufacturers, OEMs, and key service parts suppliers.
• →Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness, and lead improvement initiatives as needed.
• →Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including production delays, facility changes, component obsolescence, and geopolitical concerns, while developing contingency plans.
• →Convert demand forecasts into actionable delivery schedules and manage rescheduling or urgent expediting for critical service parts.
• →Maintain key ordering parameters, including lead times, MOQs, reorder points, and safety stock levels.
• →Optimize inventory levels to ensure strong parts availability while improving inventory turnover and reducing holding costs.
• →Partner with Production, Quality Assurance, After-Sales Service, and Engineering teams to support new product launches, engineering changes, and part improvements.
• →Standardize and improve procurement processes through workflow optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• →Resolve part shortages, delivery delays, and quality issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• →Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team by setting goals, managing workloads, evaluating performance, and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, Procurement, or a related field is required. Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain management and/or service parts procurement, including at least 3+ years in a team leader, supervisory, or management role.
• Procurement Expertise: Strong end-to-end knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order management, expediting, supplier performance, and vendor relationship management.
• Language Requirement: Bilingual fluency in Korean and English required, with professional-level verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with global headquarters, internal teams, and overseas suppliers.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, along with strong data analysis capabilities using Advanced Excel, BI tools, or related reporting platforms.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal departments and external business partners.

• Industry Experience: Professional procurement experience within service parts, spare parts, aftermarket, automotive, industrial machinery, or related industries preferred.
• Global Sourcing Knowledge: Strong experience in global sourcing, overseas supplier management, international freight coordination, and customs clearance procedures.
• Process & Systems Improvement: Proven ability to build, improve, digitize, or implement procurement processes, including ERP or SCM system enhancements.
• Certifications: Professional supply chain or procurement certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or related credentials preferred.