Lead and optimize global procurement and strategic sourcing for all our entities. Develop and execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, establish governance and processes, and drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier diversity. Ensure compliance with local regulations, corporate policies, and cross-functional business needs across Vietnam, Thailand, Romania, and India.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
- Develop and execute category plans across indirect and direct spend (e.g., MRO, IT & telecom, equipment, components, services, logistics, facilities, travel, professional services).
- Implement global procurement strategies with localized execution for each entity, considering currency, tax, import/export, and regulatory nuances.
- Lead supplier qualification, RFPs/RFQs, negotiation, and contracting with a focus on total cost of ownership (TCO) and long-term value
Supplier Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers; conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
- Drive supplier performance measurement (scorecards, SLAs, KPIs) and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and monitor supplier risk management programs (financial, operational, geopolitical, compliance)
Global Operations and Governance
- Create and enforce global procurement policies, processes, and standards; ensure consistent procure-to-pay processes across all entities
- Align procurement activities with corporate guidelines, ethics, and compliance (anti-corruption, anti-bribery, conflict minerals where applicable, data privacy)
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and HSE to ensure smooth cross-functional workflows and audit readiness.
Cost, Quality, and Compliance
- Lead cost optimization initiatives (bulk negotiating, contract consolidation, supplier localization strategies where beneficial)
- Ensure quality compliance for purchased goods/services, including supplier audits and acceptance testing where relevant
- Manage import/export compliance, duties/taxes, incoterms, and logistics optimization for cross-border spend
Cross-Regional Coordination
- Synchronize procurement activities across Vietnam, Thailand, Romania, and India; support regional procurement centers as applicable
- Manage currency risk mitigation strategies (forex hedging, local pricing) and payment terms optimization
- Facilitate the roll-out of procurement digital tools (eProcurement, ERP integrations, supplier portal)
Budgeting and Reporting
- Own regional/global procurement budget, forecast savings, and spend analytics.
- Prepare and present procurement dashboards to senior leadership; provide insights to drive business decisions
Projects and Change Management
- Lead procurement workstreams for M&A activity, site expansions, or divestitures as needed
- Manage procurement-related IT/system implementations (ERP modules, e-sourcing, supplier onboarding)
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Experience: 8–12+ years in procurement/supply chain with global or regional leadership roles; experience across multiple countries and industries is highly desirable.
- Industry knowledge: Manufacturing/tech/industrial sectors are a plus; familiarity with electronics, components, or industrial services is beneficial.
- Language: Proficiency in English required; additional languages (Vietnamese, Thai, Romanian, Hindi, or others) a plus.
- Technical skills: Strong understanding of procurement processes (P2P/P2P), eProcurement systems (ERP/SCM), eSourcing platforms, data analytics tools, and MS Office.
- Negotiation and contracting: Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts and drive savings (target savings metrics to be defined by company).
- Regulatory/compliance: Knowledge of local and international trade regulations, import/export controls, tax implications, anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA/UKBribery Act where relevant), and data privacy considerations.
- Leadership: Experience in building or leading cross-functional teams, stakeholder management, and change management.
- Travel: Willingness to travel as needed (country-to-country coordination).
Work Environment and Travel
- Based in Vietnam with expectation of international collaboration across the group.
- Travel up to 20–30% as needed to support regional activities and supplier visits.
