Purchasing Collaborator

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY
VinUniversity (VinUni: [protected info]) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.
VinUni has strategic collaborations with the world's leading universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. These universities have become close advisors and crucial enablers in establishing the three colleges at VinUni: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and College of Health Sciences. Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world's leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).
VinUni's founding benefactor Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Technology; Industrials; and Property Services. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high quality research institutes (such as VinAI, VinBrain, and Vin BigData), pioneering industrial enterprises (such as VinFast), and leading Vietnamese companies (such as Vinpearl, Vinmec, and Vinhomes).
In September 2024, VinUni has become the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars, earning 5 stars in 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact. In October 2024, VinUniversity was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Purchasing Collaborator will report to the Head of Campus Service and Development, be responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing the acquisition of goods and services for VinUniversity. He/she will work closely with other departments, to support them in various management situations, whilst ensuring, the effective delivery of an excellent, customer-focused operation service to the Colleges/Departments.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Identifying potential suppliers, evaluating their offerings, and negotiating contracts for goods and services
Being the focal contact of VinUni with Vingroup centralized purchasing centers, in order to purchase the centralized goods and services.
Analyzing pricing, establishing cost parameters, and managing budgets for purchases.
Maintaining accurate records of all purchasing activities, including orders, invoices, and supplier information
Ensuring all purchasing activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
Working with other Colleges/Departments/Centers, such as Research Management Office, Research centers, institutes, projects; teaching labs... to align purchasing with overall business needs.
Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by Head of Campus Service and Development