Procurement Executive ( Metals )
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Description
Location: South Korea (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 1–3 Years
Language Requirement: Mandarin (Native/Fluent – Mandatory)
About Fouress Synergy
Fouress Synergy is a growing international trading company specializing in global industrial commodities. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially driven Procurement Executive – Metals to join our team onsite in South Korea.
The role will focus on metal sourcing, supplier coordination, price negotiation, and procurement operations. You will work closely with our global sales teams and international suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, timely quotations, and reliable product availability to support our business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Metal Sourcing & Supplier Coordination
- Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with metal manufacturers, suppliers, and trading partners, particularly in China and other international markets.
- Source metal products based on sales requirements, customer specifications, and target pricing.
- Maintain an updated database of suppliers, product availability, market prices, and sourcing opportunities.
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotations, product specifications, and availability details promptly.
2. Pricing & Commercial Support
- Provide timely and accurate pricing information to the global sales team to support customer quotations.
- Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, and commercial conditions to achieve competitive pricing and protect margins.
- Follow up on pending quotations and price confirmations to minimize delays in customer responses.
- Monitor metal market trends and supplier price movements to identify cost-saving opportunities.
3. Purchase Order & Procurement Operations
- Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders, quotations, and other procurement documentation.
- Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order quantities, specifications, delivery schedules, and shipment details.
- Track order progress and follow up regularly to ensure timely execution.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier quotations, and purchase documentation.
4. Logistics & Delivery Coordination
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams regarding shipment schedules, lead times, and delivery requirements.
- Support import and export documentation, including coordination relating to Incoterms, shipping, and customs clearance.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively communicate potential delays.
- Assist in resolving procurement, logistics, and supply-related issues.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with international sales teams to understand customer requirements, target prices, and product demand.
- Coordinate with Chinese suppliers and manufacturers using Mandarin to ensure clear and efficient communication.
- Support the procurement team in identifying reliable suppliers and improving sourcing efficiency.
- Contribute to building a responsive, cost-effective, and dependable procurement process.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations, preferably in metals, steel, or industrial commodities.
- Language Skills: Native or fluent Mandarin proficiency, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Good English communication skills are required.
- Sourcing Skills: Basic experience in supplier identification, quotation management, price negotiation, and purchase coordination.
- Commercial Understanding: Familiarity with metal products, supplier pricing, international trade, and procurement processes is an advantage.
- Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of Incoterms, import/export documentation, shipping logistics, and purchase orders is preferred.
- Communication: Strong coordination, follow-up, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Work Approach: Detail-oriented, proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, internationally coordinated environment.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Availability: Willingness to work fully onsite in South Korea and coordinate with international suppliers and sales teams across time zones.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in international metal procurement and commodity trading.
- Exposure to global suppliers, international markets, and cross-border commercial operations.
- A dynamic, multicultural work environment with opportunities for professional growth.