Procurement & Sustainability Associate Director

A. PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To oversee procurement management system and sustainability initiatives for our Southeast Asia (SEA) operations within the APAC Zone.
• This role is crucial for ensuring that our procurement practices are not only efficient and cost-effective but also sustainable, compliant and ethical.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic procurement management and a deep understanding of sustainability principles.
• B. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Close cooperation with RPO/ GPO to ensure best-in-class strategies are developed and implemented in SEA.
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for BU SEA that align with the company's sustainability objectives and support the business needs of Southeast Asia.
• Oversee the entire procurement process, from identifying supply needs, selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, to managing the delivery and performance of procured goods and services.
• Establish and maintain robust procurement policies and procedures that ensure transparency, compliance, and best practices in sourcing.
• Lead the procurement team in achieving aggressive cost-saving targets while ensuring quality and sustainability standards are met.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify opportunities for strategic sourcing, value engineering, and risk mitigation.
• Manage and optimize the supply base, ensuring diversity and inclusion, and fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement to measure efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Champion sustainability across the procurement function, ensuring that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are integrated into supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align procurement activities with the company's overall sustainability and business strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regional regulations and industry standards related to procurement and sustainability.
• Develop people and build engaged and high performance procurement team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field. Master degree is preferable.
• Experienced in FMCG company is preferable.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement management, with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and sustainability.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing (Good communication skill in both Vietnamese and English)
• Skillful in computer software: Excel, Words, PowerPoint etc
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, logistics and sale …
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a successful history of securing favourable terms with suppliers.
• Proven ability to analyze market trends, supplier performance, and procurement data to drive strategic decision-making.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement software and systems, including e-procurement platforms and digitalization.