Senior Procurement Specialist (Indirect)
On-siteHo Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam
Job Summary
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories, driving supplier consolidation and spend optimization. Lead complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations while evaluating total cost of ownership and supplier risk. Establish supplier KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and drive supplier development initiatives. Partner with business stakeholders to align procurement strategies and support business planning. Coach junior procurement team members and share best practices across South East Asia. Requires 5 to 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management, with a Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field and proficiency in written and spoken English. Preferred candidates hold CIPS or CPSM certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
- Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English
- 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing
- Proven experience in category management
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage supplier relationships
- Strong commercial acumen
- Demonstrated negotiation capabilities
- Analytical capabilities
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Cost optimization capabilities
- Knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies
- Procurement risk assessment capabilities
Desired Qualifications
- Professional procurement certification
- Proficiency in other Asian language
- Professional certification (CIPS / CPSM / equivalent)
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