**SUMMARY** This role plays a leadership role for the Abbott Healthcare Vietnam organization reporting to the Site Director. The candidate is responsible of the Procurement department. He / She ensures effective planning operations within SAP/APO environment (or appropriate planning systems), efficiency in warehousing activities and managing costs and designed budget to secure the right procurement strategy for Abbott Healthcare Vietnam Site. + To supervise/manage the efficient Procurement Processes in compliance with Procurement policies + To coordinate and communicate with cross functions team both local and regional (Ops, RA, QA, Commercial, Finance, Market Assess, sourcing plant) in term of product availability or discontinuity. + To analyses the inventory projection and lead/work with cross function for maintaining the healthy inventory. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** + Management of the critical supplier relationships in alignment with global category managers + Ensure the sourcing strategies defined by the Category Managers at Global level are implemented and executed at the plant level + Negotiate and develop commercial agreements with suppliers + Cooperate with all departments / stakeholders (Logistic, Planning & Production, QA, Engineering) + Manage Direct Material and Indirect material spend ensuring value is optimized + Lead Savings projects related to Raw Materials, Packaging Materials + Management of day to day purchasing activities for all Direct Material and indirect spend categories affecting the site/location + Facilitate development, communication, and successful deployment of global and regional sourcing strategies + Generate PPV (Purchase Price Variance) saving + Preparing budget plan and controlling the execution + Responsible to drive compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures. + Training, following up and checking the compliance of the staffs + Drive innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels Strategy + Provides advice/direction in primary areas of expertise. + Communicate and educate appropriate departments to provide appropriate supporting documentation for purchases. + Finding PPV and M&P Opportunities + Work with cross-functional teams (R&D/Fin/Quality/Regulatory) to lead the project + Escalation of challenges with Network to support on challenging situation (Supply delay, Price Increase etc). + Establish the connect with Global Direct Procurement and APAC Regional Procurement to share Risk & Opportunities with Finance related to RM Procurement Relationship Management + Develop and leads agreed purchasing strategies for category + Seek, develop, and establish business relationships with diverse suppliers + Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies. + Responsible for performance management of all supportive personnel (non-exempts) Leading People + Responsible for leading and mentoring Associate Specialist and Specialist procurement personnel. Provides guidance and training to Specialist. + Understand and apply cultural awareness with foreign business entities + Drive and grow strong effective business relationships with suppliers, clients and customers. + Assigning, supervising the report to Finance, QA, RA. **MINIMUM BACKGROUND/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** **Work Experience:** + Minimum 4-17 years of relevant experience preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. + Good communication skills and an ability to work-cross functionally in an international environment. + Experience with inventory management. Experience with cost saving projects/programs is preferred. + Both an ability to see the big picture and an attention to detail. + Uses good judgment to make sound decisions. + Proficient in verbal and written communication in Vietnamese and English + Expert in Microsoft Office, especially excel. **MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED** + Bachelor’s degree in any major. + Supply Chain Management/ Pharmaceutical/ Business Administration/ Finance is a plus. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com