The company:
We supply consumer household products in retailer private labels and our own brand Paclan (one of Europe’s leading household brands) serving consumers for over 40 years, and our manufacturing sites across the globe work 24/7 364 days a year to ensure supply chain efficiency and outstanding service for our customers.
As operators of Europe’s largest plastic film recycling centre in Geleen, Netherlands we are experts in recycling post- consumer waste (PCR) into refuse sacks and indoor bin liners. Our usage of recycled plastic is constantly growing as more and more customers and consumers embrace the challenge of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, improving the environment for the next generation.
Our position as market leader has been built and maintained by an unshakeable commitment to innovation, consumer understanding, environmental awareness, great customer service and integrity.
The role:
We have an exciting new vacancy in our Vietnamese site, in Hanoi, for a Procurement Manager. This role will have overall responsibility for country purchasing budget at the lowest total cost in accordance with the company procurement policy.
Through effective leadership of their team and working closely with the purchasing teams in other countries the role holder will ensure through constant review and analysis of policy, procedure and products are efficient, cost effective and continuously improved.
Main responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):
Ensure the supplier selection process, qualification of alternative sources, supply base rationalization programs, and other relevant strategies to maximize supply base potential.
Monitor suppliers’ performance: actual price vs commodity indexes development (eg. ICIS, KI), on- time delivery performance, and quality overview.
Manage, mentor, and support the local Procurement team; set and review their objectives; support goals delivery.
Manage and execute Category strategy according to agreed objectives.
Efficiently cooperate with budget holders to drive continuous improvement and ensure Procurement Policy is adhered to
Review, analyze, and interpret supplied market data to identify new competitive suppliers.
Regularly update the Saving Initiatives pipeline; take an active part in group procurement meetings.
Prepare monthly reports to the Head of Procurement.
Develop and maintain accurate existing suppliers’ database: product specifications, supply contracts (prices, indexes, service targets, terms, and conditions), accreditations & audit status, manufacturing capability, and maintain professional business relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
Participate in periodic suppliers’ evaluation process. Develop and share supplier visit reports.
Qualifications & Requirements
Creativity and initiative in action
Time management and self- reliance
Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese
Bachelor&039;s degree or equivalent equivalent experience in purchasing, or supply chain management
Ideally CIPS qualified/equivalent or working towards
Analytical skills
Flexible and ability to travel
Note: With your active application you agree to the usage of your data and your LinkedIn profile during our internal recruiting process.
If you are interested, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us directly via LinkedIn for more details on the role and the business.
Alternatively, if this is not for you, then please share with anyone whom you feel this role would be ideal for!
No agencies, please.
