Purchasing Supervisor

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

The Purchasing Supervisor performs a wide-range of procurement responsibilities at management level, directing daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (Printing, Textile, HTL).

The individual manages the purchasing function by selecting qualified suppliers with optimal price, payment terms, and delivery lead time, while driving strict adherence to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) guidelines and corporate compliance.

This role actively drives cost-saving initiatives (re-engineering, alternative materials, slow-moving inventory utilization), mitigates supply chain risks, and leads the procurement team to deliver excellence.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

- Analyze spend and manage purchasing team daily operations.

- Enforce strict adherence to procurement policies, code of conduct, and anti-fraud guidelines across the team.

- Oversee procurement operations in Oracle ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and standardized approval workflows.

- Manage Open PO lifecycle and proactively track shipments to ensure on-time material delivery for production schedules.

- Collaborate with Accounting and Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure seamless P2P payment processing.

- Work closely with internal stakeholders (Production, GPD, Sales, CS) to align material supply with operational plans.

- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of purchasing staff; establish KPIs and support team development.

- Develop and maintain Approved Vendor List (AVL) and supplier profiles for assigned commodities.

- Maintain pricelist and manage/monitor supplier performance; resolve escalated supplier issues.

- Analyze and understand cost drivers associated with each category/supplier.

- Benchmark current products across suppliers and identify consolidation opportunities.

- Develop and issue RFI and RFP.

- Seek and execute new cost-saving projects to achieve VN saving targets committed with Global.

- Monitor and control VN inflation impact.

- Report MSEA spending costs weekly and monthly to Global.

- Work with auditors quarterly to ensure process and governance compliance.

- Support AD Cambodia on purchasing activities and handle related outsourcing projects as assigned.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or related field is required.

- 7+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience, with proven supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (Printing, Textile, HTL preferred).

- Deep understanding of procurement compliance, corporate governance, and risk mitigation strategies.

- Strong proficiency in Oracle ERP system for procurement operations, as well as Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.

- Solid knowledge of global logistics, Import/Export procedures, customs regulations, and raw material HS Codes.

- Supplier development and management skills, including contract negotiations, RFI, and RFP development.

- Excellent vendor selection and commercial negotiation skills with strong business acumen.

- Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

- Fluent in English (written and verbal); proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is an advantage.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.