Procurement Evaluation Analyst

Location: 6625 Excellence Way, Plano, TX, USA

Language Requirement: Korean-English Bilingual Preferred

Position Overview

The Procurement Evaluation Analyst will support Samsung Electronics America’s Procurement organization by managing vendor onboarding, vendor performance evaluations, procurement compliance initiatives, and financial analysis activities.

This role will be responsible for evaluating vendor risk and performance, supporting nationwide marketing project vendors, and ensuring vendors meet Samsung’s quality, compliance, and performance expectations. The position will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Audit, HQ teams, and internal business stakeholders to improve vendor management processes and support strategic procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the vendor onboarding and registration process for assigned business categories.
• Review vendor onboarding requests and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Samsung policies and procurement guidelines.
• Maintain and manage vendor master data within Samsung’s ERP system.
• Provide guidance and support to business teams regarding supplier registration processes and requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve vendor onboarding processes and system efficiency.
• Coordinate annual vendor performance evaluations with key suppliers and internal business owners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to collect and analyze vendor performance data.
• Identify performance gaps and support the development of improvement plans, corrective action plans, and escalation processes.
• Track, analyze, and report vendor performance metrics and evaluation results to management.
• Support adoption and utilization of Samsung’s vendor management and sourcing platforms, including VERS and BQMS.
• Provide financial and analytical support for Procurement, Finance, Audit, and Marketing initiatives.
• Serve as a key liaison between Procurement, Audit, Finance, and business teams to support cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0–2+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Audit, Vendor Management, or Project Management.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional judgment, integrity, and a high level of ethics when handling company expenditures and supplier information.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to drive process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Korean-English bilingual communication skills.
• Experience supporting procurement operations within a global organization.
• Experience with vendor evaluation, compliance reviews, or supplier management processes.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and sourcing platforms.