BTI Solutions · 2 weeks ago
Procurement Associate (Korean Bilingual / Entry Level) DIR-IMA
Round Rock, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBTI Solutions is a staffing and recruiting firm with over 16 years of experience. The Procurement Associate will support purchasing operations, manage supplier communication, process orders, and maintain inventory records while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts; coordinate replenishments
Maintain accurate records in ERP/Procurement systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Fishbowl)
Perform data entry, update item master lists, and ensure UoM accuracy
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
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
Qualification
Required
Supports the company's purchasing operations by managing supplier communication, processing orders, maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records, and ensuring timely delivery of materials
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
Executes purchase orders based on approved requests and inventory levels
Sources alternative suppliers, requests quotes (RFQs), and compares pricing and lead times
Tracks order status from issuance to delivery; resolves delays, discrepancies, and backorders
Maintains and updates vendor information, pricing sheets, product catalogs, and contracts
Evaluates vendor performance on quality, pricing, lead time, and service responsiveness
Supports vendor onboarding, compliance documentation, NDAs, certifications, and audits
Monitors inventory levels to prevent stockouts; coordinates replenishments
Maintains accurate records in ERP/Procurement systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Fishbowl)
Performs data entry, updates item master lists, and ensures UoM accuracy
Supports price negotiation and cost-saving initiatives (e.g., price-break analysis, vendor consolidation)
Assists with improving procurement workflows, including standardization of SKU naming systems
Generates weekly/monthly procurement reports for management
Works with logistics and warehouse teams to confirm shipments and receiving
Coordinates with Finance for invoice reconciliation, RMA processing, and payment issues
Supports Sales/Account Managers by checking product availability and vendor lead times
Vendor relationship management
Negotiation basics
Data accuracy & documentation
Problem-solving and follow-through
High sense of responsibility and urgency
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life)
Paid Time Off
Company
BTI Solutions
BTI Solutions provides mobile device testing, automotive testing, network deployment, and operational consulting services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Lee
CEO, Founder & President
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