Assistant Manager, Procurement

Are you a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a passion for procurement in a dynamic multinational environment Do you thrive in driving sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering cost optimization while ensuring compliance with internal standards Are you ready to contribute to a premium automotive brand by creating value through effective procurement practices and close collaboration with internal stakeholders If so, we encourage you to apply for the position of Assistant Manager, Procurement.

Objective of Job:

To effectively execute procurement activities including sourcing strategy, supplier management, contract management, and compliance, ensuring alignment with company policies and business objectives while driving cost efficiency, value creation, and operational excellence across all procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Execution

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for high-spend and critical categories
• Lead negotiation processes with suppliers on commercial terms and conditions
• Drive sourcing projects to meet internal requirements and optimize company benefits
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through analysis and volume bundling

Supplier Management

• Design and implement supplier management strategies and initiatives
• Evaluate supplier performance based on KPIs
• Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement
• Identify and develop new suppliers

Contract Management

• Establish and manage contracts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Review and maintain validity of procurement agreements
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with contractual terms

Sourcing Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and guidelines
• Conduct supplier due diligence and financial risk assessment
• Support implementation of internal control systems (IMS)

Management Reporting

• Monitor and generate reports from procurement systems
• Provide insights to support decision-making
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Automotive) or related disciplines
• MBA is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the automotive industry
• Experience in a sizable multinational company (MNC)
• Strong communication (English & Vietnamese) and interpersonal skills
• Proven negotiation and contract management ability
• Solid business acumen with market understanding
• Effective stakeholder collaboration (internal & external)
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP/ERP knowledge is a plus
• Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and team player

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Deadline for application: 26 June 2026