POSITION: CATEGORY PROCUREMENT MANAGER - MANAGE TEAM CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, CAPEX, OPEX, MRO FOR STORES, PLANT AND LOGISTICS
- Report to: Head of Procurement
- Work location: Binh Thanh Dist - HCMC
- Working hours: Monday to Friday
- Category handle: Construction, Renovation, CAPEX, OPEX, MRO for Stores, Plant and Logistics
MAIN DUTIES:
1. Strategic Category Management
• Leads the creation of strategies for local categories and implementation of business-wide category strategies
• Conduct thorough market analysis and proactive risk assessments.
• Align procurement strategies and execution plans with business objectives.
• Provide strategic inputs to improve the overall category management framework and approaches.
• Develop and project-manage the execution of category sourcing strategies.
• Manage Year-on-Year (YoY) inflation and build robust mitigation plans.
2. Cost Management
• Driving cost effectiveness through appropriate and excellent negotiation.
• Develop competitive bidding processes and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
• Identify, track, and deliver sustainable cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities.
• Conduct regular spend analytics to uncover new cost-optimization opportunities.
• Monitor and report on category spend performance against budget.
3. Supplier Management
• Lead, build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
• Lead structured supplier performance reviews and collaborative development plans.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly Business Reviews with key strategic suppliers.
• Enforce strict contract management, governance, and policy compliance.
4. Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Build and maintain the cross-functional collaboration: Global Procurement, SC, R&D, MKT, Finance, Operation, Business Network, HR, IT, RSQM.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for stakeholders on market insights and supplier innovations.
• Establish governance forums for transparency on procurement performance.
5. Process Excellence
• Leads the compliance on Procurement Policy and Process.
• Standardize sourcing methodologies and contract governance across categories.
• Deploy advanced digital tools (spend analytics, supplier portals...).
• Lead continuous improvement programs within the procurement and in the interaction with other functions
6. People Development
• Guide, coach, and mentor team members to build capability.
• Strengthen team capabilities by creating targeted professional development opportunities.
• Build and implement a robust succession plan for critical roles within the team.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a relevant field.
2. Experience
- At least 12 years of professional experience and demonstrated knowledge of the food value chain.
- Strong experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams within project-driven environments.
- Skilled in building long-term partnerships, driving change, and providing strategic direction both internally and externally.
3. Training/License/Certification
- Professional Procurement and/or Supply Chain certifications (e.g., CIPS, CSCP, CPSM) will be an advantage.
4. Essential Traits
Technical Competencies
- Category Management.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
- Cost Optimization & Value Engineering.
- Commercial Negotiation.
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning.
- Project Management & Execution.
- Customer/Stakeholder Relationship Management.
Essential Traits and Skills
- Strong communication skills (internal, external with peers and suppliers).
- Strong English proficiency (Written & Oral).
- Strong People Management Skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess the desire and curiosity to understand emerging trends.
- Partnership orientation (ability to work in a team environment and achieve results through collaboration and influence).
- Strong Project Management Skills.
- Robust analytical skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to craft long-term internal and external business relationships, manage change, and provide strategic leadership.
- Planning.
- Problem Solving.
- Good research skills.
- Innovative.
