Key Responsibilities

A Procurement Specialist manages the sourcing and purchasing of raw materials and auxiliary materials for production purpose, chemicals required for business and laboratory use, packaging materials, machinery and equipment for production, spare parts and consuming goods, logistics services, and various professional services. The role of this position is to ensure compliance with safety standards while optimizing cost and supply chain efficiency. The major responsibilities include the following:

• Supplier Evaluation - Assess, select and develop suppliers based on quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance to secure optimal sourcing options.
• Contract Negotiation - Negotiate purchase agreements and pricing terms to achieve cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Order Management - Create purchasing orders based on approved requisition requests, monitor the order execution, and coordinate both internal and external stakeholders to settle any issues arisen in order implementation.           
• Procurement Compliance Management - Master regulatory requirements to ensure all items acquired complying with environmental, safety, and industry regulations to mitigate risk.

Essential Skills

A Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in acquiring and managing items essential for manufacturing processes and business purposes. Essential skills for this position include the following:

• A deep understanding of the required items, especially chemical properties and regulations;
• An understanding of regulations of global trading, contracting elements of Vietnam civil law, and local laws of tax;
• An understanding of the supply markets, especially chemical markets in Vietnam;
• Strong negotiation abilities to secure favorable contracts;
• Proficiency in supply chain management systems;
• Analytical skills enable to evaluate supplier performance and market trends effectively;
• Communication skills of coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to maintain compliance and optimize procurement strategies.
• Always maintaining a high level of integrity and keeping self-disciplined;
• Proficiency in utilizing tools of office software and ERP systems.