Working Location: Ho Chi Minh

Role overview

• Responsible for Sourcing and purchasing for assigned category in line with the Group Purchasing’s policy and local COA

• The role aims to develop Sourcing strategies and Execution Excellence to achieve the optimal balance between price, quality, and timely delivery for all goods and services under its responsibility, necessitating close collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The incumbent must ensure that the highest possible value is obtained through effective engagement with stakeholders, presenting compelling value propositions to suppliers, implementing robust procedures, and adhering to purchasing policies

 What you’ll be doing

• Be a business partner to internal stakeholder and responsible for sourcing strategy for of assigned categories by maintaining qualified suppliers pool to constantly strive for best value for money while obtaining the highest level of quality, reliability, and service speed.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for strategic sourcing, cost savings, and process improvements
• Define and implement the sourcing activities for the locally managed category in accordance with Carlsberg’s sourcing process.
• Prepare and execute negotiation events seeking the best commercial term and optimization of saving.
• Ensure effective contract management follow up activities are in place such as Contract preparation, PO, workflow, master data etc.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future model, technology availability and cost implications.
• Closely work with Regional and Global Procurement and related supporting functions such as Finance, Legal, Planning….
• Conduct supplier performance review by post-project, yearly and supplier relationship management to seek for improvement and build long-term partnership with key suppliers.
• Ensure 100% suppliers to be compliant in Sourcing Policy
• Drive visibility and transparency in procurement processes, leveraging technology and data analytics to monitor and report on key metrics, such as savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement-related matters, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders and driving a culture of procurement excellence.

What we’re looking for

        Skills & Personality

• Good Market Reading, Financial Analysis (ROI) and industry know-how.
• Stakeholder Management, Cross-function management, Client Orientation, Supplier Relationship Management, Risk management.
• Good at interpersonal, problem solving.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills
• Strong analytical ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Procurement system (i.e. Ariba)
• Good command of English, writing and speaking
• Knowledge about e-sourcing, contract management, P2P as well as TCO building.

         Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in sourcing, purchasing, and managing at category level.
• Having experience in FMCG, especially Beer & Beverage is preferred.
• Regional/ International work experience in related industry could be an advantage

What you can expect 

 We’re asking for a lot, but you’ll be well-rewarded with:

• Competitive salary & attractive annual bonus up to 4 months based on performance
• Annual health check-up and premium healthcare
• Contract directly with Carlsberg, 100% salary of probation
• Career development by training & coaching program

Interested?

For further information about the role.  Apply today via email to [email protected]