Initiate the strategies for Purchasing activities at VinFast together with HOD and BOD
Directly involve in developing, building up strong partnership with strategic partners/key suppliers both domestically and internationally
Develop and maintain a high-performance culture in the assigned team
Take the lead in addressing any emergency resourcing, production expediting, or additional actions needed to reduce or eliminate the risk of plant line stoppages situation
Identify vendor opportunities/challenges and partner with program management, the engineering team or plant production control and logistics to achieve appropriate resolution
Report to management the measurable status of progress and corrective actions as it pertains to vehicle launch and supplier performance
Ensure performance improvement and recovery plans are developed, issued, tracked and reported on
Understand commodity part manufacturing and component cost elements and be able to work with suppliers to further cost down efforts
Negotiate contractual terms regarding cost, delivery, quality, transportation, and other standard or special contract terms
Maintain purchase price and raw material price trends and analysis
Balance current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure completion of requirements
Comply with established corporate and purchasing policy and processes
Maintains purchase order files (i.e. quotes, blanket orders, warrants, prints, design changes, etc.) to support of the company's quality system requirements
Performs other duties as necessary.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or equivalent Supply Chain Management experience
At least 10 years of purchasing experience, ideally in the Automotive or Manufacturing industries
Must display ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, and negotiate and execute contingency plans
Communicates directly with management and cross-functional leaders as required
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence and motivate others
Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving
Strong written communication and presentation skills required
Excellent MS Office (Excel, MSQuery, Access, PowerPoint) capabilities required
Experience in SAP/ERP required
Good command of English (4 skills)
Benefits
Bonus
Healthcare Plan
Competitive income (including 13th-month salary, performance bonuses, and other rewards as regulated by Vingroup).
Working in a safe, modern, civilized, and professional environment with numerous opportunities for personal development, and even take the lead.
