Purchasing Collaborator

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni: 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 worlds 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 worlds leading accrediting and ranking organizations such as ABET AACSB Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).

VinUnis 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 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

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• A bachelors degree in business administration supply chain management or a related field is often required
• Minimum 05 years of purchasing and procurement experience or experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in using the SAP system
• Strong negotiation skills are crucial for securing favorable contracts and pricing.
• The ability to analyze data evaluate suppliers and make informed decisions
• Effective communication is needed for interacting with suppliers internal teams and stakeholders
• English proficient verbal and written communication skills to be able to work with VinUni stakeholders and develop good working relationships with a wide range of vendors
• Detail oriented and be able to handle multi-tasks
• Good organizing and time-management skills to manage a varied and complex workload
• Good problem-solving and well-organized skills

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.