BASIC PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Responsible for entire process of procurement of indirect materials in according to Purchasing policies and guidelines to ensure the production continuity of Perfetti Van Melle Vietnam (PVN) while meeting the Company and Corporate driven goals on cost, quality and service.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:
In 2023 Perfetti Van Melle Group reported net sales close to € 3.5 billion.
The company boasts a diverse portfolio of iconic local and internationally recognized brands cherished by generations such as Happydent, Mentos, Chupa Chups, Alpenliebe, Airheads, Center, Fruit- tella, Big Babol, Vivident, Golia, Vigorsol, Smint and Frisk. In addition, Trident, Hollywood, Dentyne, Stimorol, V6 and Bubblicious in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) is a privately owned company that manufactures and distributes confectionery and chewing gum in more than 150 countries. PVM is a global leader in the confectionery industry, thanks to delighting consumers around the world with its innovative, diverse and most loved products.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND EXPECTED END RESULT
Indirect Procurement Execution
• Source and procure indirect goods and services for Marketing (e.g., advertising, media buying, creative agency services), Trade Marketing (e.g., POSM, shop displays, trade event services), Sales, HR (e.g., corporate event, recruitment, training, insurance, health checks, canteen services), and IT (e.g., software, tools).
• Implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and meet delivery timelines.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization and supplier selection.
Cross- Functional support
• Collaborate with Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales, HR, and IT to understand their procurement needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Coordinate with HR and IT to procure recruitment, training, insurance, health check, third- party labour, canteen services, and IT tools/software.
• Support Marketing with sourcing advertising services, media buying, and event activation.
• Assist Trade Marketing and Commercial teams in procuring POSM, shop displays, and trade event services.
Supplier Coordination & Contract Execution
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (e.g., on- time delivery, quality compliance) and report issues to the Procurement Manager.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to secure cost- effective agreements while maintaining positive relationships.
• Support contract management, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely execution of agreements
• Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Compliance and Risk Mitigation
• Conduct supplier due diligence to minimize risks related to quality, financial stability, and compliance.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and local regulations.
• Support the development of contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.
Reporting and Process Support
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and supplier interactions.
• Identify inefficiencies in procurement processes and suggest improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide regular updates on procurement activities, including spend analysis and supplier performance, to the Procurement Associate Manager.
