Procurement Intern (Non-Trade)

Reporting to the Non-Trade Procurement Leader, you will be responsible for

• Coordinate with departments to identify periodic and unscheduled purchasing needs (office services, events, office IT accounts/equipment, stationery, equipment, machinery, tools, etc.), guaranteed within the approved budget.
• Research, evaluate and establish a list of reputable suppliers with competitive prices. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment conditions with suppliers. Regularly evaluate service and product quality and maintain cooperative relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Analysis, Research, and Continuous Improvement:
  • Recommend and provide analysis in support of alternate supply strategies or cost-saving opportunities.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement/cost reduction programs.
  • Analyze, collate, and summarize supplier performance data.
  • Development and report on supplier capability assessment regarding business needs.
• Others: Perform any other duties as instructed by the management.

Education background requirements: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Experience/Industry requirements:

• Adhering to a high level of integrity is a must.
• Good in negotiations and communication. Fluent in English and Vietnamese is a must.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.  
• Good leadership capabilities.  
• Negotiation and contract management.

Competency requirements:  

• Analysis & Problem Solving: Identifies and analyses a range of problems by isolating key issues, evaluating relevant data and reaching logical conclusions.  
• Communication: Communicates confidently and professionally, respecting the audience, engendering confidence and trust from external stakeholders and from individuals, teams, departments and the company.  
• Accountability & Ownership: Plans and balances a range of tasks, assignments, projects and resources. Is able to cope with conflicting demands without undue disruption in order to get things done.  
• Stakeholder management: Identifying, engaging, and satisfying the needs and expectations of various stakeholders involved in a project or organization.