Non-trade procurement manager

1. Procurement Strategy & Cost Optimization

• Develop and implement non-trade procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, operational requirements, and cost optimization targets.

• Work closely with internal departments to assess purchasing needs, develop procurement plans, and manage budgets.

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards, service levels, and operational efficiency.

• Drive procurement efficiency and value creation across indirect spend categories.

2. Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, and evaluation processes, including RFQs, RFPs, bid analysis, and commercial negotiations.

• Negotiate pricing, contractual terms, service levels, and other commercial conditions to achieve the best value for the business.

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliable service, and long-term collaboration.

• Establish supplier performance evaluation frameworks, identify potential supply risks, and implement mitigation plans.

• Manage procurement activities across relevant non-trade categories, including operational supplies, services, facilities, and other indirect spend, as required.

3. Procurement Operations, P2P & Compliance

• Oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, from purchase requisitions and approvals to purchase orders, goods or service acceptance, invoice reconciliation, and payment.

• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Ensure compliance with the Delegation of Authority (DoA), internal procurement policies, contractual obligations, and applicable Vietnamese laws and regulations.

• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supporting documentation to meet governance and audit requirements.

• Work closely with Finance and other relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate documentation and timely payment processing.

4. Procurement Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor procurement KPIs, analyze spending patterns, and evaluate supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Lead initiatives to streamline procurement processes, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen cost control.

• Prepare management reports and procurement performance reviews to support business decisions.

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities by providing relevant procurement data, records, and supporting documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.

• Strong expertise in Non-Trade / Indirect Procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.

• Proven experience managing large-scale procurement projects with budgets exceeding USD 5 million.

• Strong knowledge of procurement strategy, tender management, commercial negotiations, contract governance, and cost optimization.

• Good understanding of Vietnamese commercial regulations, VAT invoicing requirements, contract management, and procurement compliance.

• Experience in Fashion Retail, Luxury Retail, multi-store retail operations, F&B, hospitality, or airport-related businesses is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, commercial, problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Good command of English for business communication and professional work.

• CIPS certification is an advantage.

Application Requirement: Candidates are requested to submit their CVs in English for the recruitment process at Vietnam Duty Free (VDF).

Ngành nghề: Thu mua / Vật tư, Nhà hàng / Khách sạn, Bán lẻ / Bán sỉ

Kinh nghiệm: 8 Năm

Cấp bậc: Trưởng nhóm / Giám sát

Hình thức: Nhân viên chính thức

Địa điểm: Hồ Chí Minh