POSITION: CATEGORY PROCUREMENT MANAGER (Capex, Logistics)
- Work location: Binh Thanh Dist - HCMC
- Working time: Monday - Friday
- Category: Capex, Logistics
MAIN DUTIES:
1. Strategic Category Management
• Develop and implement the category sourcing strategies.
• Conduct market analysis and risk assessments
• Align procurement strategy and plan with business objectives.
• Year on Year inflation management and building plan.
2. Cost Management
• Driving cost effectiveness by appropriate and excellent negotiation.
• Developing bidding and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and delivery.
• Conduct regular spending analytics and identify cost opportunities.
• Monitor and report on category spend
3. Supplier Management
• Lead, build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
• Lead supplier performance reviews and development plans. Conducting the monthly/ quarterly Business Review with key suppliers.
• Contract Management and compliance.
Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Build and maintain the cross-functional collaboration: SC, RnD, 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.
4. 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
5. People Development
• Coaching team members.
• Strengthen team capability and ability by creating development opportunities.
• Build proper plan for successor.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a relevant field
2. Experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience with a solid understanding of the food value chain
Strong experience in category management and procurement
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in project-driven environments
Demonstrated capability in building long-term partnerships, driving change, and providing strategic direction both internally and externally
3. Training / License / Certification
Procurement and supply chain affiliations and/or certifications are an advantage
4. Essential Traits:
Technical Competencies:
- Supply Management
- Supplier Management
- Cost Management
- Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Customer / Stakeholder Relationship Management
Essential Traits & Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to influence stakeholders
- Well organized with strong attention to detail
- Persistent and results-driven
- Effective planning skills