We are looking for a seasoned Purchasing Manager to join a dynamic international manufacturing environment in Vietnam.
Offer and profile description
Business Context
The manufacturing Company in Vietnam operates in a structured industrial environment with a strong focus on quality, production continuity and cost competitiveness.
The Purchasing Manager plays a key role in managing day-to-day procurement activities while actively contributing to the development of a competitive and reliable supplier base, aligned with Group sourcing strategies.
Role Mission
Ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, components and services for the plant, guaranteeing production continuity, cost control and quality, while developing a robust supplier network through strategic sourcing and market scouting initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational and Tactical Procurement
- Manage the full purchasing cycle for the plant (raw materials, components, tooling, indirect goods and services)
- Plan and monitor procurement activities in coordination with Production, Quality and Warehouse
- Ensure on-time deliveries, optimal inventory levels and compliance with internal quality standards
- Negotiate commercial terms (pricing, lead times, MOQs, Incoterms, payment terms)
- Manage supplier performance, including non-conformities and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies and procedures
- Prepare and submit regular reports on purchasing performance, cost savings, and supplier performance
2. Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development
- Identify, qualify and develop new suppliers, both locally and internationally
- Conduct market scouting to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing options
- Support make-or-buy analysis, dual sourcing strategies and localization initiatives
- Contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement projects (cost breakdown, value analysis)
- Collaborate with Group Purchasing to ensure alignment with global sourcing strategies
3. Leadership and Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Industrialization, Production and Finance teams
- Act as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Purchasing / Procurement roles (Purching Manager or Senior Buyer)
- Experience in structured industrial multinational environments
- Strong advantage: plastics processing / injection molding industry
- Experience in manufacturing plants and multinational companies
Technical Skills
- Solid knowledge of industrial procurement processes
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proven experience in supplier development and qualification
- Familiarity with purchasing KPIs and supplier performance management
- Good understanding of supply chain flows
Personal Skills
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Pragmatic, hands-on and results-oriented mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
- High level of autonomy and accountability
- Analytical mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
Languages
- Vietnamese: Native
- English: Business professional level
- French is a plus
Spoken language(s)
Vietnamese and English required; French is a plus