Procurement Category Specialist| Logistics Transportation Services

- Mainly manage the procurement activities and develop logistics solution for transportation services (Bulk trucks, barge, flat trucks, Bulk vessel,…)

- Occasionally support and handle procurement for logistics operation services (Bulk material handling, Stevedore, equipment/machine rental for bulk material movement)

- Negotiate and manage contract terms and conditions to ensure the best interest for the company

- Ensuring compliance with all related laws and regulations

- Analyze and evaluate supplier performance to maintain capable supplier base for the operation

- Analyze the related procurement data to define possible initiatives for cost saving and scope optimization

- Manage and complete assigned reports from Management

- Develop new capable suppliers and maintaining relationship with current supplier to ensure the competitiveness and advantages of procurement

- Coordinate with other departments/functions to get the work done in a supportive and effective way

1. Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor degree

- Good command of English and Vietnamese

2. Relevant Experience

- Experience in a previous procurement role (sourcing, operations) with exposure to Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards

- Experience acquired in a MNC, especially in Construction/Building Material Industry

- Own massive knowledge and experience in dealing with all types of bulk transportation for both Road-way and River way/Sea-way, is a PLUS

- Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability building agenda is successfully delivered

- Integrity and high commitment

- Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate at cross-function in both English and Vietnamese language

- Effective time management, planning and organization skills

- Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships

- Good negotiation skills

- Proven ability in analysis and interpretation of data

3. Leadership Competencies

- Demonstrates strong ethics to create a safe and trusting working environment

- Ability to adapt with change by flexibility in thinking & action to get it done better

- Shows openness to new ideas & accept the differences

- Self-organized in daily operation