JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Supplier Research & Sourcing - Commitment Tracking & Performance Improvement

  Supplier & Assortment Development

• Conduct market trend studies & provide margin improvement analysis & proposal for the categories assigned
• Actively research & build up the new pool of suitable & potential suppliers
• Get their brands & product assortment live in the agreed timeline
• Work with existing suppliers and brands to negotiate terms improvement, develop new incentive programs, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods
• Regular strategic sourcing reviews (include industry scans, competitor checks, suppliers’ business strategies, and plans) to ensure low cost /best value supply at all times

Supplier Commitment Tracking & Performance Improvement

• Drive supply continuity and quality
• Review performance and access capability and degrees of motivation of suppliers to improve their performance and develop/ maintain/ grow relationships with key suppliers

Supplier Administration & Partner Relationship Management

• Administrate & Digitize Supplier Pool Information
• Supplier Onboarding & Engagement/ Supplier Support Center
• Manages the business relationships with suppliers and key partners

2. Price and profit monitoring

• Working with category teams and joining in negotiation round with key suppliers/ brands of the categories assigned to deliver sustainable improvements to overall margin structure
• Ensure all top deals have the most competitive price compared to other channels
• Optimize & maximize other trading terms (payment term, credit limit, coop marketing rebate, …) and quality of products we purchase

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

1. Domain Expertise 

• At least 3-year experience in Purchasing/ Sourcing in Retail/ Modern Trade Channel (preferred 3Cs/ Home Appliances/ Consumer Goods Industry)
• Proven skills to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation. Supplier relationship management 
• Proven ability to work with relevant stakeholders: suppliers, marketing, sales, logistics 
• Advanced knowledge of supply and inventory management
• Native in Vietnamese and Proficient Business English

2. Analytics & Skillset

• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving mindset 
• Strong analytic and statistical skills 
• Strong negotiation, contracting, communication (verbal & written)
• Advance presentation and communication skills 
• Knowledge and understanding of planning systems and BI tools 

3. Mindset & Behaviors

• Collaborative & Proactive
• Can-do attitude & strong sense of ownership
• Positive Thinking & High Energy