Procurement Specialist

Position Summary The Procurement Specialist works directly with the Sr. Director, US East Rail Business, Strategic Sourcing & Commercial, to support Hyundai Rotem USA’s procurement activities. This role owns assigned sourcing packages, supplier negotiations, contract preparation and procurement follow-up, working closely with Engineering, Quality, Project Management, Production, and Korean headquarters. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing procurement experience, strong contract and price negotiation skills, and the technical aptitude to understand supplier scope and engineering requirements. Job Responsibilities Manage assigned RFQ/RFP/PTS packages, supplier sourcing, qualification, quotation follow-up and sourcing recommendations against cost, quality and schedule targets. Review and negotiate supplier terms and conditions, purchase orders, NDAs and statements of work, with management and Legal support as appropriate. Address payment terms, delivery commitments, warranties, delay damages, liability and other commercial risks; obtain required approvals before committing the company. Maintain contract deviation logs, negotiation records and open-item trackers; coordinate the flow-down of applicable customer requirements to suppliers. Analyze quotations and cost breakdowns; negotiate equipment pricing, tooling, engineering charges, spare parts and escalation provisions based on total cost of ownership. Review specifications, drawings, data sheets and BOMs with technical teams to identify scope gaps, exclusions and commercial impacts. Coordinate technical and commercial clarifications with suppliers, Engineering, Quality and Project Management to align sourcing decisions and project requirements. Assess supplier capacity, lead times and long-lead items; maintain procurement schedules and escalate delivery risks with proposed recovery actions. Support supplier agreement finalization and purchase order placement as authorized; track milestones, deliverables and supplier performance. Evaluate cost and schedule impacts of engineering changes, supplier claims and contract amendments; document the basis for negotiation and approval. Create and maintain purchasing records in SAP or the applicable ERP system; coordinate purchase order updates, invoice discrepancies and payment milestones with Finance. Support applicable Buy America, domestic-content, supplier eligibility and customer documentation requirements with the responsible internal teams. Coordinate with Logistics and suppliers on shipping arrangements and delivery status; follow up on documentation and material availability. Prepare procurement status reports, bid comparisons, sourcing recommendations and management presentations; maintain organized, auditable records. Work with Korean headquarters and U.S. teams to resolve sourcing and commercial issues and support the transition from pre-award activities to project execution. Perform other related duties as assigned. Experience / Skill Requirements Practical knowledge of manufacturing procurement, supplier contract terms and conditions, and commercial risk assessment. Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier price and contract negotiations and prepare clear recommendations within delegated authority. Strong analytical skills in quotation comparison, cost breakdown review and total cost of ownership assessment. Ability to understand technical specifications, drawings, data sheets and BOMs, identify scope gaps and ask informed questions; specialist engineering expertise is not required. Working proficiency in SAP or a comparable ERP system, including purchasing records, purchase orders and related approval workflows. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, including bid comparisons, procurement trackers, presentations and contract review using Track Changes. Strong written and verbal communication in English and the ability to work effectively with suppliers, global teams and cross-function…

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