Procurement Manager - (CAPEX, LOGISTICS)

POSITION: CATEGORY PROCUREMENT MANAGER - INDIRECT CATEGORY (CAPEX, LOGISTICS , PACKAGING)

• Work location: Binh Thanh Dist - HCMC
• Working hours: Monday to Friday
• Category handle: CAPEX, LOGISTICS , PACKAGING

MAIN DUTIES:

1. Strategic Category Management

• Develop and implement the category sourcing strategies.

• Conduct market analysis and risk assessments

• Align procurement strategy and plan with business objectives.

• Year on Year inflation management and building plan.

2. Cost Management

• Driving cost effectiveness by appropriate and excellent negotiation.

• Developing bidding and total cost of ownership analysis.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and delivery.

• Conduct regular spending analytics and identify cost opportunities.

• Monitor and report on category spend

3. Supplier Management

• Lead, build and maintain strategic supplier relationships

• Lead supplier performance reviews and development plans. Conducting the monthly/ quarterly Business Review with key suppliers.

• Contract Management and compliance.

4. Stakeholder Satisfaction

• Build and maintain the cross-functional collaboration: SC, RnD, MKT, Finance, Operation, Business Network, HR, IT, RSQM.

• Serve as a trusted advisor for stakeholders on market insights and supplier innovations.

5. Establish governance forums for transparency on procurement performance.

• Process Excellence

• Leads the compliance on Procurement Policy and Process.

• Standardize sourcing methodologies and contract governance across categories.

• Deploy advanced digital tools (spend analytics, supplier portals).

• Lead continuous improvement programs within the procurement

6. People Development

• Coaching team members.

• Strengthen team capability and ability by creating development opportunities.

• Build proper plan for successor.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.Education

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a relevant field

2.Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with strong understanding of the food value chain
• Solid background in category management and procurement
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in project-driven environments
• Strong capability in building long-term partnerships, driving change, and providing strategic direction internally and externally

3.Training / License / Certification

• Procurement and supply chain certifications and/or professional affiliations are an advantage

4.Technical Competencies

• Supply Management
• Supplier Management
• Cost Management
• Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Customer/Stakeholder Relationship Management

5.Essential Traits & Skills

• Analytical & problem-solving mindset
• Strong planning, organization, and research skills
• Collaborative, influential, and persistent
• Self-motivated, stress-tolerant, and adaptable
• Innovative and results-driven