Sourcing & Commercial Manager (Bilingual Korean &English)

Description: 12 months contract ; May extend Onsite hybrid Location San Jose CA ***PLEASE NOTE*** Candidate MUST be bilingual (English and Korean) SCM (Sourcing & Commercial Manager) of Direct materials is responsible for consignment material supply, inventory control, and services for SC&P organization. Working on the terms & conditions with suppliers to meet business requirements. Owns the negotiation of price, capacity, allocation and business terms with suppliers and ensure supply and delivery. Responsibilities : Develops and manages internal and external relationships to provide sustainable cost, quality, availability and technology solutions while adhering to procurement policies. Partners with a diverse stakeholder base to lead and develop multi-year commodity strategies based on business/market intelligence, long-term analysis of the category/commodity and the supply ecosystem. Acquires and maintains industry, market and technical knowledge of commodities. Leads supplier sourcing, selection and performance management. Negotiates purchasing contracts, statement of works and pricing for goods and/or services. Drives cost saving opportunities in partnership with suppliers and stakeholders to meet business objectives. Relationship management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth inventory operations. May develop new supply chain models for new or existing products or services. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or above in sourcing, procurement and supply chain management, or related field. 5+ years proven experience of commercial sourcing, vendor management or related field preferred (however, candidates with 3+ years of strong, relevant experience and demonstrated potential will also be considered) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Strong sense of ownership with the ability to drive work through to completion Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Bilingual in English and Korean