SBT Global, Inc. Is Hiring A Procurement Specialist

🔎 Exciting Opportunity: Laboratory Purchasing & Administrative Specialist (Korean Bilingual) – 1 Year Contract

Join a dynamic team where you'll manage lab procurement, vendor relations, and provide vital administrative support in a fast-paced environment. This role offers on-site work, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative international setting.

🏢 Company & Job Details

• Contract Duration: 1 Year
• Location: On Site
• Pay Rate: ~$35.50/hr (DOE)
• Language Requirement: Korean Bilingual Required

📝 Job Responsibilities

• Manage labs’ purchase & shipping requests including invoices 📦
• Identify and contact vendors for specific items based on project needs 🛠️
• Maintain purchasing records, files, and register new vendors 🗂️
• Request quotations, compare prices, and negotiate with vendors 💬
• Prepare documentation & submit order requests, collaborating closely with Finance/Purchasing teams ✉️
• Follow up on PO status, vendor ETA, and delivery schedules 🚚
• Enter new orders into JIRA for tracking, and maintain lifecycle records 🔄
• Manage Confluence space documentation related to HR, Legal, and Projects 📄
• Provide administrative support to lab leadership & management 🛠️
• Handle HR tasks including onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations issues 👥
• Organize and support team events 🎉
• Collaborate with Finance/Accounting for invoicing & payment processing 💰
• Conduct physical asset audits, inventory management, and support asset team 🗃️
• Prepare, coordinate, and receive shipments; verify packing lists against purchase details 📋
• Perform ad hoc tasks as directed, maintaining client expectations and project goals 🤝
• Train, mentor team members, and suggest process improvements 💡

🎯 Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to learn new technologies and expand skillset 🌐
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and moving servers (DC, colocation, labs) ⚙️
• Proficient in Confluence, Microsoft Windows, Linux OS 🖥️
• Required: Korean Bilingual, 5+ years experience in purchasing & inventory management
• Administrative expertise & excellent spreadsheet skills 📊
• Effective verbal & written communication in technical and non-technical contexts 💬
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills 🧠
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team 🌍
• Ability to multitask under pressure, with ownership of tasks from planning to support ✅
• Flexibility to support after-hours, weekends, and alternative schedules as needed ⏰

🚀 Additional Information

All candidate information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.