Huong Thu

Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity, and for ensuring optimal supplier performance to satisfy the needs of the customer, achieve sales, stock and profit objectives of categories for both supper market and minimart model (Winmart and Winmart Plus). Overall responsibility for category purchasing across the business. Develop and implement a category strategy in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings. Develop, implement and maintain supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships at a senior and strategic level. Negotiate optimal terms with top/key suppliers about sources of growth to reach annual sales and profit objectives. Create and maintain balances between top/key suppliers to have the best margin mix and sales mix. Manage the development of categories to deliver continuous business development. Manage assortment, promotion, planogram and pricing strategy appropriately to different business models. Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities. Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer supplier power. Lead and manage a team of Buyers to deliver the appropriate support to the business to ensure corporate and business development objectives are met. Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance. Coach, mentor, manage and develop direct report team that delivers continuous improvement, added value. Work collaboratively, negotiate and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. Work alongside the senior management team in contributing to overall business objectives, to new business initiatives and projects.

Responsible for sourcing, managing products portfolio and pricing of FMCG products sold on Telio Ecommerce platform: Maintain a competitive price level for products sold on Telio platform. Drive optimal profit margin of the whole FMCG product range. Ensure optimal fill rate and working capital level. Develop and foster partnership with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best price. Manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. Negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers. Lead supplier negotiations to unlock cost savings through systematic analysis of data to identify opportunities. Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers. Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff and allocating tasks. Develops an overall vendor base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage. Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on-time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels. Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand. Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets. Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer- supplier power. Lead Product Portfolio Optimization efforts, define methodology and strategy for growing product portfolio profitability, and align the approach with key strategic priorities (i.e. SKU rationalization, Brands growth). Working to improve purchasing systems and processes. Proactively drive efforts adding relevant catalog across Product Portfolio. Ensure performance improvement and recovery plans are developed, issued, tracked, and reported on as required for supply base management and improvement. Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate, and implement long-term goals for the department to promote effectiveness and efficiency. Enforce cadence and discipline in execution by working closely with internal stakeholders - Sales and Logistics counterparts.

Manage a key group of Food products (Grocery) and Health Beauty Accessories, Cosmetic, Household - Detergents and Cosmetics to satisfy the needs of the Customer, achieving sales, stock and profit targets.

Manage a key group of Food products (Delicatessen & Frozen, Fresh Bakery and Grocery) to satisfy the needs of the Customer, achieving sales, stock and profit targets.

Manage a key group of Food products (Delicatessen & Frozen, Fresh Bakery and Grocery) to satisfy the needs of the Customer, achieving sales, stock and profit targets.

Assist to North Regional Buyer - Fresh Food