Qode
Automotive
ProcurementManager
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“Procurement Manager at Qode. Skills: Procurement strategy, Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, Commercial negotiation. Develop procurement strategy. Implement procurement strategy”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving capability; Analytical capability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7–10 years procurement experience, Sourcing and negotiating suppliers, Supplier management, Cost negotiation, Procurement process execution, Procurement principles knowledge, Sourcing methodology knowledge, Commercial negotiation knowledge, Supplier management knowledge, Contract terms understanding, Procurement controls understanding, Approval processes understanding, Total cost of ownership understanding, Vendor risk understanding, Procurement governance understanding, Sourcing skills, Negotiation skills, Commercial judgment, Cost management capability, Supplier management skills, Stakeholder coordination skills, High attention to detail, Control discipline, Analytical capability, Problem-solving capability, Manage multiple procurement projects, Good planning, Follow-up discipline, Execution discipline, Effective communication skills, Coordination skills, Work cross-functionally, Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Proficient in procurement tracking tools, Proficient in ERP systems, Written English proficiency, Spoken English proficiency, Written Vietnamese proficiency, Spoken Vietnamese proficiency, High integrity, Compliance mindset, Commercially minded, Cost-conscious, Practical, Hands-on, Well-organized, Able to work under pressure, Manage shifting priorities, Ownership, Accountability, Solution-oriented, Resilient
Nice to Have
Procurement for project-based needs, Procurement for expansion-related needs, Infrastructure procurement exposure, Technical equipment procurement exposure, Operations-related procurement exposure, Setting up procurement governance, Improving procurement governance, Setting up procurement controls, Improving procurement controls, Experience in multinational companies, Experience in joint ventures, Experience in matrix organizations, Familiarity with Vietnam supplier landscape, Familiarity with Vietnam sourcing environment, Experience in fast-paced industries, Experience in automotive industry, Experience in EV industry, Experience in mobility industry, Experience in manufacturing industry, Experience in energy industry, Experience in infrastructure industry, Experience in retail industry, Experience in startup environments, Experience in growth-stage environments
What You'll Do.
Develop procurement strategy
Implement procurement strategy
Develop sourcing plans
Translate business needs
Establish procurement priorities
Build procurement roadmap
Lead sourcing activities
Develop supplier selection criteria
Conduct supplier assessments
Perform supplier due diligence
Drive competitive bidding
Lead commercial negotiations
Identify cost-saving opportunities
Identify value engineering opportunities
Identify bundling opportunities
Identify procurement efficiency opportunities
Support budget planning
Provide procurement insights
Provide procurement recommendations
Manage end-to-end procurement operations
Manage purchase requisitions
Manage purchase orders
Manage contract coordination
Manage supplier follow-up
Ensure timely procurement
Coordinate with requesting functions
Clarify specifications
Clarify delivery expectations
Clarify service requirements
Clarify technical needs
Track delivery timelines
Maintain procurement documentation
Maintain procurement control
Ensure procurement compliance
Support contract review
Align commercial terms
Support supplier onboarding
Maintain procurement records
Maintain sourcing documentation
Maintain bid comparisons
Maintain supplier files
Support policy development
Support SOP development
Support template development
Support governance mechanism development
Ensure ethical sourcing
Ensure segregation of duties
Partner with internal teams
Understand procurement requirements
Support business initiatives
Support procurement needs
Ensure procurement decisions support speed
Ensure procurement decisions support operational readiness
Ensure procurement decisions support total cost efficiency
Provide procurement guidance
Maintain procurement dashboards
Maintain procurement trackers
Maintain management reports
Identify process improvement opportunities
Improve sourcing speed
Improve cost management
Improve supplier quality
Improve control effectiveness
Continuously improve procurement practices
Continuously improve procurement tools
Continuously improve procurement templates
Continuously improve vendor management processes
Support audit readiness
Ensure procurement documentation is maintained
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal teams; Business Development; Operations; Finance; Supply Chain; Technical; HR; Marketing; Legal; Requesting functions
Communication Scope
Written English; Spoken English; Written Vietnamese; Spoken Vietnamese
Process & Methodology
Procurement strategy, Sourcing plans, Procurement plans, Procurement roadmap, Procurement projects
Full Job Description
**Procurement Manager** **Location:** Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam **Workplace Type:** On-site **About the Role** The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and managing our client procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods and services required for business operations and expansion in Vietnam. This role will develop procurement strategies, identify and manage suppliers, lead sourcing and negotiation processes, and ensure procurement execution supports our client commercial, operational, and infrastructure priorities. The Procurement Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders across Business Development, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Technical, HR, Marketing, and other functions to support procurement needs across areas such as battery swap infrastructure, equipment, services, facilities, marketing, professional services, and general business operations. The role requires a commercially astute and hands-on professional who can balance cost, quality, speed, compliance, and supplier performance in a dynamic and scaling business environment. **Key Responsibilities** **1 - Procurement Strategy and Planning** * Develop and implement our client procurement strategy, policies, and sourcing plans in line with company priorities and expansion requirements. * Translate business needs into effective procurement plans to support operations, pilot launch, commercial rollout, infrastructure deployment, and ongoing business growth. * Establish procurement priorities across direct and indirect spend categories to ensure business continuity and cost efficiency. * Build a structured procurement roadmap to support both near-term operational needs and long-term scaling requirements. **2 - Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Selection** * Lead sourcing activities for goods and services required by our client, including supplier identification, market scanning, tendering, quotation management, evaluation, and recommendation. *
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