Procurement Specialist

• Source and develop suppliers in Vietnam and potentially other countries.

• Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships.

• Manage the procurement process which includes negotiating with suppliers, recommending best offer (in terms of quality, service and cost), manage samples.

• Manage PO, work with supplier to have necessary shipping documents for customs declaration.

• Work closely with forwarder/ shipping line, QA and Import department… to minimize extra cost; and manage to pick up/ deliver goods on time.

• Identify potential savings opportunities and support cost savings initiatives.

• Keep an active role in updating government regulation relate to import & export (i.e: import tax, VAT tax (if any), HS code of products …

• Inventory Management: Balance the need for product availability versus the need to minimize costs of inventory to ensure optimum stocks at the right location.

• Calculate estimated cost of goods.

• KPI analysis and report.

• Communication with operations and sales teams.

• Vietnamese citizenship preferred.

• Graduated from University (Bachelor) in logistics, economy, foreign trade or related.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in sourcing/ purchasing.

• Good understanding of supply chain management-procurement such as order management, supplier management, quality, lead time ETC.

• Fluency in English & Vietnamese is necessary. French is a plus

• Proficiency in Excel is necessary, knowledge of ERP/WMS systems is a plus, experience in F&B is helpful

• Personality: autonomous & organized person, strong attention to details, solutions driven.

• Good skill in analysis, forecast and negotiation.