Procurement Specialist

Position: Procurement Specialist - Outsourcing & Services (Bilingual in Korean)

Location: COVINGTON, GA

JOB SUMMARY

Absolics is looking for a structured and detail-oriented Outsourcing Procurement Specialist to coordinate vendor contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and operational outsourcing for our semiconductor manufacturing facility in Covington, GA.

In this role, you will handle day-to-day sourcing for indirect services, track contract spend, monitor vendor performance, and support risk mitigation efforts. You will work closely with internal engineering, facilities, and finance teams to ensure reliable service delivery and cost compliance.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate competitive bidding, contract drafting, and ongoing administration for facility management, equipment services, and operational outsourcing.
• Review vendor rate sheets (hourly rates, labor breakdown, overhead, and margins) to evaluate pricing and prevent budget overruns.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to hold vendors accountable for safety, quality, and project timelines.
• Audit Statements of Work (SOW) and review Change Order requests to minimize scope creep and unwarranted cost increases.
• Execute PR/PO creation and tracking in accordance with company directives and internal procurement guidelines.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Finance to resolve 3-way matching discrepancies, billing disputes, and service delivery exceptions.
• Assist in identifying service providers, support vendor pre-qualification, and track procurement schedules for plant operations. ties.

QUALITIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related fields.
• 3+ years of professional procurement or purchasing experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Solid understanding of procurement workflows, contract terms, and vendor coordination.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles (PO-to-invoice matching, cost allocation).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• 3-7+ years of experience in indirect procurement, outsourcing management, or contract administration (Experience in manufacturing or high-tech industries preferred)
• Practical experience reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs), tracking SLA metrics, and auditing vendor rate breakdown sheets
• Hands-on experience with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experiences on SEM / FIB equipments (Analysis tools)
• Proficiency in operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, FIB, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root cause of failures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document findings and observations
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to juggle multiple high priority tasks

QUALITIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of electronic devices and their failure mechanisms
• Experience with a variety of failure analysis techniques
• Proficiency in microscopy techniques, material analysis, and spectropy
• Strong understanding of material properties, fracture mechanics, and root cause analysis
• Proficiency in operating microscopy equipment (optical, SEM, TEM) and analytical tools (FTIR, EDX)

SALARY:

• $80,000 - $100,000

BENEFITS:

• 401K 6% matching (NO vesting period)
• Healthcare 100% support (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Life, STD, LTD 100 % support
• Cell phone allowance
• PTO and self-development