International Sourcing Leader (Fresh Food)

ACTIVITIES

A. International Sourcing & Supplier Development

• Independently identify, evaluate, negotiate and develop reliable international suppliers for Fresh Food products, particularly Produce and Protein.
• Source and propose new products aligned with customer demand, market trends and CRV's commercial strategy.
• Develop and execute sourcing and import plans to ensure product availability, freshness, quality and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor international market trends, competitor activities and sourcing opportunities.

B. Commercial Negotiation & Category Development

• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, Incoterms, MOQ, payment terms, lead times and other commercial conditions within approved authority.
• Analyze product costs, landed costs, margins and commercial feasibility to recommend competitive sourcing solutions.
• Work closely with the Commercial team to develop product assortments, pricing strategies and category performance.
• Propose sourcing initiatives to improve sales, profitability and product competitiveness.

C. Import Operations & Performance Management

• Oversee the end-to-end sourcing and order process, from supplier selection and purchase orders to shipment and delivery.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Supply Chain and QA/QC teams to ensure import compliance, cold chain integrity, product quality and food safety standards.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to shipment delays, product quality, shelf life, inventory and import procedures.
• Monitor sourcing performance, product availability, stock levels and sell-through to recommend corrective actions.

D. Cross-functional Coordination & Reporting

• Act as the primary contact between international suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Work independently with relevant departments to resolve operational issues and ensure timely execution.
• Prepare sourcing updates, commercial analysis, supplier performance reports and recommendations directly for the Fresh Commercial Director.
• Identify sourcing risks, propose solutions and escalate significant issues when required.
• Support and guide team members or relevant colleagues in sourcing and product development activities when applicable.

COMPETENCIES

Functional Knowledge & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Fresh Food categories, particularly Produce and Protein, international sourcing and supplier markets.
• Good understanding of import procedures, cold chain logistics, food preservation and food safety standards.
• Strong commercial acumen, including product costing, margin analysis, negotiation and supplier performance management.

Ability to independently manage sourcing activities and make recommendations to senior management.

Functional Skills

• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management and analytical skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with limited supervision.
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND & ATTITUDE

Education: Bachelor's degree (Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Food-related fields preferred).

Seniority:Minimum 3-5 years of experience in international sourcing, import-export, or FMCG, preferably in Fresh Food.

Language: Fluent in English & Vietnamese

Office skills: Excel, Power point, and MS word