Operational Procurement Manager
Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam
Job Summary
Operational Procurement Manager
- Budget: Up to 45M Gross
- Report to: Procurement Director
- Quản lý team 10 người gồm Procurement Supervisor & Procurement Executive.
- Ngành mục tiêu: Food Manufacturing FMCG Trading lĩnh vực thực phẩm.
- Danh mục mua hàng: Nguyên vật liệu phục vụ sản xuất đặc biệt là Food Ingredients.
- Ưu tiên ứng viên có kinh nghiệm Procurement Operation/Procurement Execution hơn là Strategic Sourcing.
- Am hiểu quy trình vận hành mua hàng từ PR PO Delivery Invoice/Payment.
- Có kinh nghiệm quản lý nhà cung cấp đảm bảo nguồn cung theo dõi delivery tồn kho và xử lý các issue vận hành.
- Có kinh nghiệm quản lý team khoảng 8-10 người trở lên.
- Phối hợp thường xuyên với Planning Warehouse Logistics Import-Export Finance.
- Ưu tiên ứng viên từ các công ty sản xuất/kinh doanh thực phẩm quy mô lớn.
- Không giới hạn độ tuổi giới tính.
- Phỏng vấn tối đa 2 vòng.
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Job Responsibilities
Procurement Operations and Supply Assurance:
Lead and control operational procurement from purchase requisitions (PR) through invoicing and payment.
Ensure purchase orders (PO) are accurate timely and consistent with approved commercial terms contracts and business requirements.
Monitor open overdue and at-risk POs ensuring timely expediting and closure.
Align procurement activities with business demand inventory targets and continuity of supply.
Proactively identify supply disruptions delivery shortfalls and risks affecting critical SKUs and implement timely corrective measures.
Work closely with Planning and Sales to align purchasing and delivery plans with business demand.
Supplier Performance Management:
Manage daily operational relationships with suppliers and ensure agreed service levels are met.
Monitor supplier performance indicators including OTD OTIF lead time quality responsiveness and document accuracy.
Lead supplier performance reviews corrective actions and improvement programs.
Coordinate supplier complaints and claims concerning shortages late deliveries damage quality and documentation.
Identify supplier risks and provide performance insights to Procurement and Sourcing to support supplier assessments and strategy.
Import and Inbound Supply Coordination:
Coordinate inbound procurement with Logistics Import and Export Warehousing Planning and Finance.
Track inbound shipments from supplier confirmation through dispatch ETA customs clearance and warehouse receipt.
Ensure shipping and import documents are complete accurate and available on time.
Proactively manage delivery delays exceptions and operational issues.
Work with Logistics and Procurement to optimize freight costs shipment consolidation lead times and container utilization.
Support visibility and control of inbound and landed costs.
Working Capital and Procurement Cost Control:
Monitor open PO values purchasing commitments advance payments and supplier payment terms.
Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing goods receipt (GR) and payment.
Work with Planning on procurement-related inventory including overbuying minimum order quantities (MOQ) long-lead-time orders and slow-moving stock.
Balance supply reliability inventory levels and working capital requirements.
Process Governance Compliance and Continuous Improvement:
Develop and continuously improve procurement SOPs processes workflows controls and operating standards.
Ensure consistent compliance with procurement processes across business units and categories.
Identify process gaps control weaknesses and opportunities to improve productivity.
Standardize procurement practices master data documentation and reporting.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce processing time manual work and operational errors.
ERP Digitalization and Procurement Analytics:
Act as Business Owner/Key User for procurement processes in ERP/BC365.
Lead system enhancements automation and procurement digitalization with IT and solution providers.
Improve procurement data quality and transaction accuracy.
Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and management reports.
Give management visibility into open and overdue POs supplier performance supply risks purchasing commitments and inbound costs.
Cross-functional Leadership and Collaboration:
Build effective collaboration with Procurement Sales Planning Logistics Import and Export Warehousing Finance Quality and IT.
Ensure clear accountability and timely resolution of procurement and supply issues.
Provide operational procurement insights to support sourcing supplier strategy inventory planning and business decisions.
Participate in S&OP activities and relevant business reviews.
Team Leadership and Development:
Lead coach and develop the Operational Procurement team.
Set team objectives KPIs performance standards and priorities.
Allocate resources effectively and maintain operational continuity.
Develop team capabilities in procurement execution supplier management ERP data analysis and problem-solving.
Job Requirements
University degree in an economics or engineering discipline.
35 years of operational procurement experience in a management role within FMCG or large-scale trading companies.
Expertise in procurement procurement operations and supplier management and development.
Knowledge of food ingredients categories.
Understanding and management of commercial supply quality and import/export risks.
Sound understanding of processes and systems.
Ability to collaborate across functions to resolve operational issues.
Ability to analyze root causes and potential risks recommend improvements and support decision-making.
Strong bargaining and negotiation skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage and develop teams strengthen professional capabilities and improve work efficiency.