Asia
Viet Nam
LIXIL Vietnam Corporation
Employee Assignment
Not remote
Full Time
3 September 2025
Working Location: My Xuan A Industrial Zone, Phu My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Role Objective
- Oversee the procurement team and all plant-level procurement activities, ensuring accuracy and
compliance with company policies
- Optimize existing suppliers in the vendor pool while promoting strategic partnerships and
developing new sourcing channels to foster competition
- Manage supplier selection, negotiations, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services at
competitive prices
- Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, leveraging supplier capabilities for strategic
advantage
- Analyze and staying up-to-date on market trends
Duties & Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Source, evaluate, and develop suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets and stable supply
- Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve favorable terms and conditions
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
- Maintain and manage supplier databases for accuracy and efficiency
- Procurement Operations
- Supervise daily procurement operations, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Review and approve purchase orders for accuracy and alignment with budget and
operational needs
- Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, production, and finance to support business requirements and resolve procurement issues
- Define and track supplier performance metrics to ensure quality and reliability
- Manage requisition processes and maintain accurate documentation
- Lead and manage the procurement team: assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure delivery against function KPIs (savings, OTIF, and PPM)
- Provide buyer-level support and hands-on assistance when needed
- Deliver training to enhance team capabilities and performance
- Conduct supplier reviews to ensure compliance with company quality standards
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by management
- Cost Control & Risk Management
- Analyze market trends and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities
- Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and supplier diversification
- Track and control procurement costs to ensure budget alignment
- Recommend process enhancements and cost optimization initiatives to improve efficiency
- Team Leadership
- Lead and supervise buyers, assign tasks and provide clear direction to the procurement team
- Coach and develop team members to enhance skills and performance
- Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Reporting & Analytics
- Generate and analyze procurement reports and KPIs (cost savings, OTIF, PPM, supplier performance)
- Leverage data insights to support strategic decision-making and procurement planning.
Requirements
- Key Skills & Competencies
- Work experience in relevant product industries or related fields, with awareness of industry trends and market dynamics
- Good communication and negotiation skills to build effective cross-functional and supplier relationships
- Uphold high professional ethics and integrity; show passion, creativity, resilience, and a proactive attitude toward challenges
- Exhibit strong data sensitivity and analytical skills to support informed decision-making
- Apply deep knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and supply chain principles
- Proficient in ERP systems including SAP, Ariba, and Google tools
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-driven mindset
- Proven leadership and team development capabilities
- Effective coaching & interpersonal influence
- Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 35 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, including at least 12 years in a supervisory role
- Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken
