Reporting into the Chief Executive Director, Procurement Director will be responsible for procurement activities in Asia with three key areas of primary responsibility within this role.
- To formulate, implement and drive a consistent region wide approach towards all procurement activities within Asia, ensuring that procurement policy, best practice & governance in all areas including procurement procedures, processes and benefits tracking defined, implemented and adhered to.
- Support product development/commercial initiatives/projects in the region with improved supply chain solutions.
- Manage, drive and control the cost reductions program.
In this Asia focused role, the Director is expected to deliver year-over-year improvement in total cost of ownership, quality and service by working closely with each of the regional procurement organizations and respective suppliers.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
The role will be responsible for managing the Procurement team in Vietnam
· Responsible for the overall regional procurement expertise; responsible for planning and implementation of regional spend and will oversee sourcing and procurement in the different countries
· Develop and report on savings targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
· In-depth knowledge on overall contract management framework, able to advise stakeholders where appropriate and can work with lawyers to design internal master service agreement and contract templates
· Provide contract negotiation expertise to regional teams ensuring compliance to all standards and governance
· Good knowledge of import and export documentation of Vietnam
· Establish and maintain a close working relationship with operations personnel in Vietnam
· Monitor ongoing effectiveness of the current supply base, manage supplier issues and resolve performance and business issues on behalf of internal customers
· Engage directly with customers to work on projects like new services concepts; material sourcing and development
Qualifications
Education:
· Educated to degree level or equivalent
Work Experience:
- Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in managing supply chain/sourcing activities, or relevant management experience in luxurious accessories for private jets, hotels chains
- Previous leadership experience, three (3) years of people management experience
- Experience in “cabin couture” procurement
- Regional experience spanning multiple countries, with a focus on APAC
