Procurement Assistant Manager

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified OEM/Contract Manufacturing partners in Vietnam and overseas capable of producing FMCG food products to company specifications.

- Conduct factory visits and capability assessments to evaluate production lines, technical expertise, quality management systems, and food safety certifications (ISO, HACCP, BRC, etc.).

- Lead the RFI/RFP process, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation to secure optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) - including manufacturing fees, MOQ, lead time, tooling/trial costs, and payment terms.

- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to identify new supply base opportunities and enhance supplier capabilities in line with company quality and food safety standards.

2. NPD & Quality Management:

- Partner with R&D, QA/QC, and Demand Planning teams to translate product formulas and specifications into clear manufacturing requirements for OEM partners.

- Coordinate trial runs, sample approvals, and scale-up from pilot batches to mass production.

- Monitor production schedules at OEM factories to ensure on-time delivery (OTIF) and product quality.

- Coordinate with QA/QC teams to conduct factory audits, in-process inspections, and final product quality checks; manage non-conformance and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) with OEM partners.

- Drive operating productivity and cost-saving initiatives (COGS optimization) through supplier competition and process improvement.

3. Supplier Relationship Management:

- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key local and overseas OEM suppliers to ensure supply continuity and innovation.

- Leverage regional networks to gain market intelligence and develop alternate supply solutions to mitigate risks.

4. Logistics & Import Coordination (for overseas OEM):

- Oversee end-to-end logistics from OEM factory to company warehouse, including international shipping, customs clearance, import documentation (COA, CO, packing list, invoice).

- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery.

5. Compliance & Operations:

- Ensure all procurement activities strictly comply with P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes, SOPs, and Company policies (including Food Safety, Quality, and EHS regulations).

- Manage procurement KPIs related to cost reduction (COGS), payment terms, OTIF, and supplier performance.

- Lead, coach, and mentor the procurement team to achieve departmental goals.

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Food Technology, or related field.

- Experience: Minimum 5 years in OEM/Contract Manufacturing procurement within Food & Beverage or FMCG industry.

- Proven track record of working with food manufacturing factories (capability assessment, quality management, production monitoring).

- Experience in NPD / commercializing new products through OEM partners is a strong plus.

- Strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills.

- Familiarity with import/export, customs clearance, and international logistics.

- Languages: Vietnamese (native), English (professional working proficiency)

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for factory audits and supplier visits.