1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, production requirements, cost competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop local and international suppliers in collaboration with Quality, Technical, and other relevant functions.
• Conduct market research and analyze supplier capabilities, raw material trends, pricing structures, and potential supply risks.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and supply agreements within delegated authority.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, alternative materials, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Develop alternative sourcing strategies and contingency plans to reduce dependency on single-source and high-risk suppliers, subject to customer and technical approval requirements.
• Collaborate with Global/Regional Sourcing teams to align local procurement activities with corporate sourcing strategies and preferred supplier arrangements.
• Support new product development and material introduction projects through supplier engagement and sourcing feasibility assessments

      2. Supplier Governance, Quality Performance & Nominated Supplier Management

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive supplier governance framework covering both nominated and non-nominated suppliers, with clearly defined performance standards, responsibilities, and accountability mechanisms.
• Manage suppliers nominated by customers, footwear brands, Global/Regional Sourcing teams, or other authorized business partners, ensuring that nomination arrangements do not compromise supplier performance expectations or operational accountability.
• Work closely with Quality, Technical, and relevant stakeholders to establish supplier quality management procedures covering material specifications, inspection requirements, non-conformance handling, corrective actions, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Ensure supplier responsibilities, quality obligations, delivery commitments, service expectations, and escalation procedures are clearly documented, communicated, and periodically reviewed.
• Establish supplier performance scorecards covering material quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, corrective action effectiveness, and overall supplier reliability.
• Lead regular supplier performance reviews and coordinate cross-functional improvement actions to address quality concerns, delivery delays, material shortages, and recurring supplier-related issues.
• Ensure supplier non-conformities are properly recorded and investigated, with documented root cause analysis, corrective action plans, accountable owners, and defined closure timelines.
• Coordinate supplier responses, recovery plans, and commercial or operational follow-up, while Quality and Technical functions retain responsibility for technical assessment and quality acceptance decisions.
• Establish clear ownership, decision-making authority, and escalation mechanisms for nominated suppliers, particularly where local Procurement has limited authority to select, replace, or negotiate with suppliers.
• Proactively escalate unresolved or recurring supplier performance issues to customers, footwear brands, Global/Regional Sourcing, or other relevant stakeholders, supported by documented evidence and business impact assessments.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality performance, delivery reliability, responsiveness, and supply continuity.
• Ensure supplier nomination status is not used as a justification for unresolved supplier-related issues or a lack of proactive performance management.

      3. Purchasing Operations & Material Availability

• Lead and oversee daily purchasing operations to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient procurement of raw materials, components, consumables, equipment, and services.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with approved procurement procedures, authorization limits, and business requirements.
• Work closely with Demand Planning, Production, Warehouse, and other departments to align purchasing activities with production schedules, material requirements, and inventory targets.
• Monitor purchase order status, supplier delivery commitments, material shortages, and outstanding purchasing issues.
• Proactively identify potential supply disruptions and implement recovery actions to minimize production downtime and delivery risks.
• Establish effective follow-up and escalation processes for overdue purchase orders, critical materials, and supplier delivery failures.
• Lead and oversee daily purchasing operations to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient procurement of raw materials, components, consumables, equipment, and services.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with approved procurement procedures, authorization limits, and business requirements.
• Work closely with Demand Planning, Production, Warehouse, and other departments to align purchasing activities with production schedules, material requirements, and inventory targets.
• Monitor purchase order status, supplier delivery commitments, material shortages, and outstanding purchasing issues.
• Proactively identify potential supply disruptions and implement recovery actions to minimize production downtime and delivery risks.
• Establish effective follow-up and escalation processes for overdue purchase orders, critical materials, and supplier delivery failures.

       4. Cost Optimization & Commercial Performance

• Develop and implement procurement cost optimization initiatives while maintaining required quality, service, compliance, and supply reliability standards.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, demand consolidation, alternative sourcing, and procurement process improvements.
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership principles when evaluating procurement decisions, including purchase price, transportation, quality-related costs, lead time, inventory impact, and supply risks.
• Establish procurement savings initiatives with measurable targets, validated baselines, and transparent reporting.
• Monitor purchase price variances, procurement spend, supplier cost performance, and market price movements.
• Collaborate with Finance and relevant stakeholders to improve cost transparency, purchasing budget control, and working capital efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial terms and supplier value while respecting customer-nominated supplier arrangements and applicable approval requirements

       5. Procurement Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authority limits, applicable laws, ethical standards, and corporate governance requirements.
• Maintain transparent and auditable procurement processes, including supplier selection, quotation evaluation, contract management, purchase order approval, and supplier performance records.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and internal controls throughout procurement activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supplier dependency, material shortages, price volatility, quality failures, and supplier financial or operational instability.
• Develop supply risk mitigation and business continuity plans for critical materials and suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers comply with applicable requirements relating to responsible sourcing, business ethics, environmental standards, labor practices, and social compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote integrity, transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for bribery, conflicts of interest, or unethical procurement practices.

      6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a key procurement business partner to Demand Planning, Production, Quality, Technical, Warehouse, Finance, Engineering, and other relevant functions
• Establish clear cross-functional responsibilities, communication channels, service expectations, and issue escalation procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality and Technical teams on supplier qualification, material specifications, supplier quality concerns, and alternative material approval.
• Support new product development, material changes, and manufacturing improvement initiatives through early procurement involvement.
• Lead procurement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, transparency, data accuracy, and service responsiveness.
• Drive the effective use of ERP systems, procurement reporting tools, and digital solutions to improve purchasing control and supplier performance visibility.
• Promote structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and preventive actions to reduce recurring operational issues.
• Provide regular procurement performance reports, risk assessments, and improvement recommendations to management

       7. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Sourcing and Purchasing teams to achieve procurement objectives and operational excellence.
• Establish clear team structures, responsibilities, performance expectations, and individual accountability.
• Set and monitor team and individual KPIs aligned with business priorities and procurement performance objectives.
• Develop team capabilities in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost analysis, supplier performance management, risk assessment, and problem-solving.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and implement individual development plans.
• Establish succession plans, cross-training, and backup arrangements for critical procurement activities.
• Foster a proactive, collaborative, ethical, and results-oriented working culture.

​​​​​​Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are an advantage.

Professional Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management, including at least 3 years in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and operational purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in footwear, footwear components, textile, or related manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing customer-nominated and globally nominated suppliers, including supplier performance, quality, delivery, and issue resolution.
• Strong background in supplier development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and supply risk management.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing companies and working with international customers or global sourcing teams is preferred.

Technical & Management Skills

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, procurement operations, and supplier quality management.
• Solid understanding of production planning, material requirements, inventory management, and manufacturing supply chain operations.
• Strong negotiation, cost analysis, contract management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance, internal controls, responsible sourcing, and supplier risk management.
• Proven leadership, team development, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and procurement reporting tools. SAP experience is an advantage

Language Requirements

• Good command of written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with international suppliers, customers, and global stakeholders.

WHY CHOOSE TO GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US?
At OrthoLite, we believe that people are the foundation of sustainable growth. Therefore, we are committed to creating a safe, professional, and respectful workplace where every employee is valued, recognized, and provided with opportunities for continuous learning and long-term career development.
Through our ongoing commitment to building a positive, people-centered workplace, OrthoLite is proud to have been recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” for three consecutive years.
WHAT WE OFFER

• When you join OrthoLite, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

• Transportation allowance.

• Attendance allowance.

• Childcare allowance.

• Menstrual allowance.

• Foreign language allowance

• Social insurance in accordance with Vietnamese labor laws and 24/7 accident insurance.

• Quarterly birthday celebrations.

• Annual health check-ups.

• Birthday gifts, Tet gifts, and gifts on special occasions.

• 10 days of fully paid leave for prenatal check-ups.

• Reimbursement of job application document preparation costs.

• A professional and safe working environment with a strong focus on training and talent development.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement in a global manufacturing environment.
  WORKING HOURS

• Office Staff: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM

  Saturday: Flexible working arrangements.

  WORK LOCATION

  Road No. 23, VSIP II-A Industrial Park, Vinh Tan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Binh Duong Province).

  Company shuttle bus service is available for office employees from Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh City, and Binh Duong areas.