Senior Procurement Specialist

• Deploy applicable regional (Vietnam) sourcing strategies and contribute to the definition of APAC sourcing strategies for direct material, indirect material, and logistics sourcing.
• Prepare and execute the RFx (Request for Information, Proposal, Quotation, etc.) process in collaboration with stakeholders. This includes supplier evaluation and selection, price negotiation, technical clarification, and contract sign-off in accordance with RRD Supply Chain Management procedures.
• Manage purchase requests to ensure business needs align with RRD policy and sourcing strategy. Release purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Oversee material stocks and forecasts, identify potential risks, and establish action plans to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
• Establish close interactions with Accounting teams to follow up on supplier payments and contract applications, ensuring accountants have all necessary documents.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues related to quality, timing, and internal customer satisfaction. Develop and maintain positive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance and associated risks.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards at all times when dealing with suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5 years in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or sourcing function with relevant experience in negotiating and managing suppliers.
• Strong MS Office, MRP (Eg. SAP) experience in Sourcing applications is advantageous
• Relevant experience in negotiating, contracting and managing in different segments/cross regions
• Proven success in driving supplier cost, quality and delivery performance improvement programs.
• Understanding of the cross-category management, suppliers, cost drivers, market trends and technologies is a plus
• Experience in defining and executing supply chain / sourcing strategies
• Relevant international and cross-cultural management experience
• Fluent in Vietnamese and mandarin; basic English verbal and written capability is a plus