Job Overview

The Commodity Manager (CM) will be responsible for managing the supply chain operations of their assigned purchasing category in Vietnam. The CM will ensure that company is procuring the best quality products, goods and services at the most competitive prices and delivered on-time. The CM will manage global supply chain projects in collaboration with the USA purchasing and marketing teams. The CM will also be responsible for coordinating crossfunctional NPI (New Production Introduction) activities for the successful execution for new product developments.

Responsibilities and Duties 

Develop and maintain supplier relationships in Vietnam (ceramic, plastic, metal, printing) 

Monitor supplier base’s quality control procedures as it relates to product specification and on-time delivery in full (OTIF)

Collaborate on projects with New Product Innovation (NPI) and USA Supply Chain and Marketing departments

Review processes and suggest ideas for improvement regarding efficiency, cost reduction, overall improvement of supply chain functions

Work with suppliers and CFE NPI team to develop new product offerings for internal customers (USA HQ)

New Supplier identification, development and selection

RFQ analysis and recommendation

Price/contract/service negotiations and management

Tracking and analyzing raw material trends for related category of goods

Traveling to and meeting with suppliers at their factory locations

Qualifications

University graduate with a major in Business Management, Engineering or other related discipline

5+ years’ experience working for multinational company (USA preferred) in a supply chain management function; plastic, ceramic, metal and/or printing industries preferred

Experience in related quality management systems is a plus

5+ years’ experience in supplier management, contract management, supplier development and negotiations

Strong interdependent skills necessary for working with multiple global teams

Effective command in spoken/written business English

Experience in all facets of project management – planning and executing

Effective data analysis and interpretation skills

Problem solving and decision-making skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Honesty, integrity and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality is required