Job summary
Responsible for sourcing and procuring raw materials, equipment and supplies domestically and internationally to ensure uninterrupted company operations.
Key responsibilities
- Procure raw materials, machinery & equipment, and supplies for domestic and international purchases as assigned.
- Source, negotiate with, and select suppliers.
- Conduct preliminary supplier evaluations and propose potential suppliers. Build and maintain relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines and insurers.
- Keep up-to-date with import/export regulations and report relevant changes to management.
- Monitor delivery progress and expedite orders to meet production and business needs.
- Identify and qualify alternative/back-up suppliers for each item to increase options and mitigate supplier risk.
- Prepare customs reports and settlements on a quarterly and annual basis as required.
- Monitor market developments and advise management on raw material price trends, logistics costs, and foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Perform other tasks assigned by supervisors.
Authority
- Propose, negotiate and select suppliers within assigned limits.
- Request information from internal departments to support purchasing activities.
- Propose corrective actions on quality, delivery or payment issues.
- Reject invalid purchase requests.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum: College diploma in Foreign Trade / International Business / Import-Export (or equivalent).
- Knowledge: Familiarity with purchased product categories; understanding of import procedures, customs declaration, domestic and international transport.
- Language: Communicative English.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in import/purchasing or import department.
- Skills: Strong communication, agility; negotiation skills; proactive, honest, analytical and good problem-solving ability.
- Other: Willingness to work outside regular hours (online) and travel to ports/airports if required.
- Performance measurement
- Evaluated based on assigned KPIs.
Additional information
Work unit:
- Kềm Nghĩa Sài Gòn Joint Stock Company
- Lot B4-3, D4 Street, Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, Cu Chi Commune, Ho Chi Minh City.
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (60-minute lunch break).
- Saturdays: First and last Saturday of each month.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable, based on candidate's qualifications and experience.
- Allowances & benefits: Meal provided during shift; monthly performance bonus per company policy.
- Training: Access to professional training programs (online and on-site).
- Company shuttle: Pickup point — Pandora (Truong Chinh).
- Facilities: Gym, football field, badminton court, volleyball court, garden pantry, and more.
