
Procurement Specialist at Absolics Inc (Covington, GA)
Absolics Inc· Covington, GA·
Job description
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)
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
Why work at Absolics Inc
- Pioneering technology: Join the first company in the world manufacturing glass substrates for semiconductors – a chance to work on cutting-edge tech that could reshape the industry.
- Rapid growth: Headcount grew ~49% YoY, indicating a scaling phase with ample career advancement opportunities.
- Government-backed stability: $175M in federal grants provides strong financial footing and long-term project security.
- Office policy: On-site work at the Covington, Georgia headquarters builtin.com – collaborative environment in a new, state-of-the-art facility.
- Engineering-heavy culture: 25% of staff in technical roles, 13% in operations, and active hiring for engineers (NPI Process Engineer, Photoresist Engineering Manager, etc.) linkedin.com
- Global exposure: While HQ is in Georgia, the company has presence in South Korea and Mexico, offering cross-cultural collaboration.