Purchasing Manager

• Manage and develop the Vietnam supplier base across raw materials, trims and components — quality, capacity allocation, lead times and commercial terms.
• Identify, assess and qualify new suppliers in line with category and diversification priorities.
• Run supplier reviews and factory visits; drive corrective action and escalate structural issues with recommended options.
• Manage apparel material sourcing coverage across uppers, linings, outsole and midsole materials, insoles, foams, reinforcements, trims, adhesives and packaging where applicable.
• Monitor supplier capacity, MOQ, tooling or mould dependencies where relevant, production lead times and bulk readiness to support seasonal launch calendars.

• Execute sourcing for assigned categories (e.g., Woven).
• Run RFQ processes, analyse offers and present clear award recommendations.
• Manage the purchase order cycle end to end, and support Product Development with sourcing, sampling and costing.
• Support product development and commercialization by sourcing suitable materials for new apparel models, managing sample lead times, following up material approvals, testing status and bulk readiness.
• Coordinate closely with Product Development, QA, production planning, warehouse, logistics, sales and merchandising teams to prevent material delays and ensure launch requirements are met.

• Negotiate price, payment terms, order quantities and lead times within mandate.
• Prepare cost breakdowns, should-cost analyses and benchmarking to support award decisions.
• Validate material cost breakdowns by apparel components, trims, adhesives and packaging, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, compliance or delivery.

• Align purchasing with production plans and launch calendars; escalate at-risk items early with mitigation plans.
• Coordinate inbound logistics, import documentation and customs clearance.
• Ensure compliance with Group policy, Vietnamese regulation, and Group ESG and ethical sourcing standards.
• Maintain qualified alternates for critical materials to mitigate supply, tariff and regulatory risk.
• Coordinate material testing, RSL/MRSL compliance, PFAS requirements and corrective action plans with suppliers, QA, brand teams and internal stakeholders.
• Drive supplier innovation and sustainable material options, including recycled, low-impact, PFAS-free and brand-approved alternatives.

• Lead and develop the local purchasing team; set objectives, build capability and manage performance.
• Report to Director on spend, savings, supplier performance, risks and market developments.
• Help set up the JV’s purchasing foundations from an early base — vendor selection criteria, procurement calendar, approval limits, and controls — adapting parent-company standards to the local Vietnam entity.
• Work effectively across both parent companies, balancing differing reporting expectations, sourcing guidelines, and governance requirements.

• 8–10 years in purchasing / sourcing in apparel or textiles, including team management experience.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related discipline.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation, supplier development and delivery of measurable savings.
• Sound understanding of Vietnam’s manufacturing base, import/export procedures and Incoterms.
• Fluent Vietnamese and professional working English.
• Strong footwear material knowledge, including leather, synthetic leather, mesh, textile uppers, linings, foam, rubber, EVA, TPU, adhesives, reinforcements, trims and packaging.
• Good understanding of footwear material commercialization, lab testing, brand approval processes and bulk material readiness requirements.

• CIPS / CPM professional certification.
• Working knowledge of fibre and yarn, knitting technologies and dyeing/finishing.
• Mandarin language proficiency.
• Experience in a joint venture, start-up, or newly established entity — setting up rather than only running a purchasing function.

• Technically grounded — understands materials and processes well enough to challenge suppliers credibly.
• Commercially sharp — negotiates with confidence and understands the impact on margin and cash flow.
• Delivery-focused — anticipates supply issues and resolves them before they reach production.
• Collaborative & accountable — builds trust across functions and suppliers; upholds integrity and governance.
• Innovation-minded — actively scans for sustainable, compliant and commercially viable material alternatives to support brand and business requirements.

• Uninterrupted material supply, with supplier on-time in-full (OTIF) performance at agreed targets.
• Vietnam supplier base mapped and rationalised, with qualified alternates for all critical materials.
• Supplier scorecards and review cadence operating; no significant compliance or ESG audit findings.
• Critical material categories mapped with approved supply options, testing status and bulk readiness visibility for key seasonal programmes.

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