Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with overseas suppliers, representative offices, and business partners.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to support the company's sourcing and procurement objectives.
- Conduct supplier sourcing activities and continuously explore alternative supply sources to improve competitiveness.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial agreements to achieve the best value for the company.
- Manage the procurement process, including supplier communication, quotation comparison, purchase order issuance, contract negotiation, production follow-up, and shipment coordination.
- Monitor order progress and proactively resolve issues related to production, quality, delivery schedules, logistics, and documentation.
- Work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, insurance companies, and banks to ensure smooth import operations.
- Handle international payment methods and related procedures, including L/C, T/T, and D/P transactions.
- Prepare procurement-related documents and participate in supplier meetings, negotiations, and online conferences.
- Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, Technical, and other internal departments to ensure products and sourcing solutions meet business requirements.
- Investigate and resolve supplier claims, quality concerns, and commercial disputes in a professional and timely manner.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Team Leader and Management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Foreign Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in International Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, Import-Export, or Supply Chain functions.
- Proven experience working directly with overseas suppliers and international procurement activities.
- Strong supplier sourcing, supplier development, and commercial negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of import-export operations, customs regulations, international trade practices, and sea freight logistics.
- Hands-on experience with international payment methods such as L/C, T/T, and D/P.
- Good command of English for business communication, negotiation, and documentation. Chinese is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Strong sense of ownership, willingness to learn, and ability to work effectively in a dynamic business environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience sourcing suppliers from Asia and/or Europe.
- Experience in paper, packaging, industrial materials, commodities, or trading businesses is an advantage.
- Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and build long-term supplier relationships.
Benefits
- Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Annual salary review and performance-based bonuses.
- 13th-month salary and additional rewards for public holidays, Lunar New Year, and special occasions.
- Full Social Insurance, Health Insurance, and Unemployment Insurance in accordance with Vietnamese labor regulations.
- Professional training and development opportunities, including programs from leading institutions such as PACE and Dale Carnegie.
- Friendly, collaborative, and growth-oriented working environment.
- Annual leave and public holidays in accordance with company policy and labor laws.
- Free lunch, uniform allowance, attendance bonus, and parking allowance.
- Daily company shuttle bus service.
Working Location
CP Paper Corporation
Lot C8, C9, C10-1, N5B Street, Le Minh Xuan 3 Industrial Park, Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Transportation Support
Company shuttle bus available daily from:
212 Thoai Ngoc Hau Street, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City.
