RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform market scan and search of manufacturers based in Vietnam who produce printed packaging materials
• Initial assessment of potential manufacturer’s capabilities to meet our company and product requirements, e.g. company ethics, product quality, export capabilities
• Deliver short list of manufacturers, including relevant contact names and details, company profile description and their capabilities
• Provide weekly clear updates and documentation of the conducted search activities and progress made
• Support the communication between us and potential vendors
• Orchestrate the successful execution and support in logistics of sending product samples
• Create a basic cost comparison for a standardized product and use that template to collect pricing info for identified manufacturers
• Support negotiation and contracting of vendor(s) in case of successful manufacturer selection and approved sample production
REQUIREMENTS:
• 5-7 years of experience in sourcing and/or supply market research.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain or related field
• Fluent in Vietnamese and excellent command of English both in writing and verbally.
• Willing and able to travel frequently within Vietnam to visit manufacturers and fairs.
• Full access to a working area, i.e. at home, including laptop, internet and telephone.
• Proven track record of reliability and trustworthiness