Category Officer

Procurement Section is looking for Category Officer with JD as below.

The minimum requirement as below:

• Build the Contracting Strategy/Sourcing Strategy
• Conduct spends and demand analysis with close coordination with key internal stakeholders.
• Conduct market survey to identify market dynamics, supplier pools and opportunity to develop contracting and sourcing strategy.
• Identify value opportunity in close collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers in terms demand, specification, scope of work/services, focus on cost instead of price, innovation etc.
• Work closely with the supplier management team to select the qualified suppliers
• Support the Cost Estimation and Validation (where requires)
• Build cost models.
• Finalise the Bidding documents for review and sharing to the market.
• Jointly support the evaluation finalization
• Prepare for and manage effective negotiations
• Finalise the Awarding Proposal for approval
• Prepare and finalise the contractual documents with finance and legal departments before signature
• Document and information keeping
• Handle Post-Award Issues with Contractors and Business Stakeholders includes but not limited to expediting activities to ensure the on-time deliverables
• Be responsible for Cross-functional contract administration activities including but not limited to payment, Variation process and disputes.
• Manage supplier performance and service providers and drive overall performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery across supply chain, optimizing costs whilst ensuring continuity of supply.

Background:

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Supply Chain/Business Administration, preferred Master’s degree in supply chain field from reputable university
• Professional Contract Management Certificate (FIDIC, CIPS or Equivalent) is preferred

• Minimum 3-5 years working experience in Oil & Gas (Preferred), manufacturing and industrial business, or other similar industries in international organizations
• Experienced in end-to-end pre &post-Award Contract Management

Skill: 

• Good knowledge of Procurement best practices with strong understanding related to procurement tactics and compliance.
• Experienced in Commercial terms and conditions
• Good communication skills and stakeholder managements
• Able to work independently, taking initiative and bringing forward insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Good commercial acumen and knowledge of procurement processes (Procure to Pay) preferred if with Oil and Gas industry technical know-how.
• Good projects and Total Cost of Ownerships (TCO) managements
• Solid understanding of Vietnamese law and regulations and international business principles
• Experience of SAP and Ariba (Preferred)
• Good command of English Language (A Must)

• High limit of medical and personal accident insurance for the employee and children;
• Personal Income Tax 50% deduction;
• Accommodation & Transportation to work: to follow the Employer’s policy;
• Free meal at site canteen (lunch).