Senior Specialist, Indirect Procurement (8 months)

You want to make your ideas reality …
… and extend your limits at the same time?

Then you've come to the right place! We can offer you plenty of space for your ideas, excellent development possibilities and exciting challenges.

In automotive production, water treatment plants or chemical systems - around the world, electronic sensors and automation components by Pepperl+Fuchs guarantee smooth and safe operation

You want to make your ideas reality …
… and extend your limits at the same time?

Then you've come to the right place! We can offer you plenty of space for your ideas, excellent development possibilities and exciting challenges.

In automotive production, water treatment plants or chemical systems - around the world, electronic sensors and automation components by Pepperl+Fuchs guarantee smooth and safe operations. We know that dedicated and highly motivated employees are crucial to our success. As we want to continue growing, we hope to find, as soon as possible, for our subsidiary in Vietnam a:

• Open to local Vietnamese talents with relevant experience
• Working location in District 7, HCMC, Vietnam

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will represent Indirect Purchasing (IPUR) Team within Procurement Department, Vietnam in the implementation of Indirect Purchasing strategies to optimize business efficiency, ensure compliance to governing laws and regulations and achieving performance targets set.

The primary objective is to source and develop suitable external suppliers for the supply of indirect materials to support Production. Using the E-platform to manage internal and external catalogues for supplies. In accomplishing this, the Procurement Specialist will evaluate, determine the best supplier, value for those products and services alignment with Indirect Procurement Team in South East Asia.

Major Accountabilities:

• Responsible in purchasing activities such as the E-procurement projects, tender process, supplier relationships and contract management for goods and services
• Request, prepare and review quotes / bids together with the Senior/Manager in supply contracts
• Maintain and update list of suppliers on their qualifications and potential future development
• Collaborate with Inter-departments; provide an effective and value-added services for the entire organization
• Data Management and analysis to identify new opportunities for cost reduction
• Facilitate and implement procurement change initiatives within Indirect Material Group (MG) to improve business performance, process, and/or or technology enhancement
• Review purchase orders and ensure that they are in line with company policies and procedures
• Follow up with vendors to ensure that orders are delivered on time and within budget parameters
• Review the shipping documents
• Traveling may be required (to visit strategic suppliers) and generate visit reports accordingly
• Build and implement the purchase strategy for the assigned category
• Assist in training and supporting other Procurement Specialists as and when required

Job Specifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in business related area or industry experience equivalent in the fields of Supply Chain Management, or purchasing
• Good level of English (both written and spoken) and Vietnamese. Command of German or Mandarin is highly regarded
• A minimum 5 years of related purchasing experience in manufacturing and/or engineering industry
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office e.g. Power Point /Word /Access / Excel / Outlook
• Knowledge in ERP system e.g. Movex is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of Supplier Management and international business / Import-export activities are desirable
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, mature, resourceful, self-motivated, meticulous and strong sense of responsibility
• Reliable in action, trustworthy, committed to learn, improve and perform at work

Have we piqued your interest?

Then we would like to meet you. Please send your application online and we look forward to your application!