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PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATESK Engineering and Construction is one of the leading global civil engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies based in Seoul, Korea. SK E&C is one of the 70+ member companies of SK Group, Korea’s third largest conglomerate and one of the leading business organizations in Asia. SK E&C’s annual gross sales exceeded $4.0 billion in 2010 and it has project back log of more than $18.5 billion. SK E&C currently has over 30 global operating offices in Asia, Middle East, Europe and North & South America, including in the states of California and Texas.Principal ResponsibilitiesWe are currently seeking a junior level professional to support SK E&C’s Global Procurement Office in Irvine, CA. The primary responsibility will be to assist in procurement administration, management, expediting, and reporting for projects world-wide. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter possessing strong management skills, a service and sales attitude, business acumen and strong leadership potential.
The position will involve the assistance and/or being responsible for the following tasks:
· Project material and equipment procurement administration and supervision· Procurement system and status management and coordination· Detailed project procurement reporting and documentationo Daily and monthly reporting to Headquarters (accounting, project status, scheduling, etc.)o Manage and coordinate vendor reports (monthly progress reports, shipping schedules and documents, invoices, etc.)· Supervise and expedite procurement process, schedule and progress· Assist in the preparation internal corporate presentations, performance reports, and budgets· Coordinate and arrange meetings with vendors and/or clientsQualificationsThis is an introductory position in the procurement industry. General knowledge and experience is beneficial, but not required for this junior position.· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent· Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)· Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal and communication skills· Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines· Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, punctuality, attention to detail, and professionalism· Ability to think independently and bring alternate points of view and solutions to a situation· Comfortable interfacing directly with a demanding client base· Proficiency in Korean preferred· Flexibility and openness to possible business travels (international and/or domestic)Compensation· We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.