Nguyen Thi Thanh Van

Senior Procurement Specialist + Project Assistant

About

I am a senior-level Procurement & Supply Chain professional with over 15 years of experience in multinational and cross-border environments, specializing in strategic sourcing, supplier governance, logistics operations, customs compliance, and cost optimization across complex supply chains. At SEEN Technologies Corporation, I lead procurement and logistics activities for engineering and environmental projects, including supplier evaluation, contract review, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, finance, and project teams to ensure compliance, delivery reliability, and alignment with budgets and timelines. My background also includes air freight operations, ODA project coordination, and bilingual (English–Chinese) communication with international partners. I am motivated to contribute at a Senior Specialist or Manager-track level within FDI and multinational organizations, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution and international best practices.

Country

Vietnam

City

Ha Long

Industry

Environmental Services

Skill

Trade Finance & L/C Operations, Payment Processing & Dispute Resolution, Financial Documentation Management, Account Reconciliation & Verification, Compliance & Financial Control Awareness, Air Freight Operations Coordination, Shipping Documentation Management, Logistics Issue Resolution & Incident Handling, Client & Key Account Management, Cross-border & Inter-office Communication, Supplier, Broker & Logistics Partner Evaluation, Import Operations & Customs Coordination, Vendor Data & Documentation Management, Contract & Service Terms Review, Compliance-driven Logistics Management, Strategic Sourcing & Project Procurement, Supplier Evaluation & Vendor Management, Commercial Analysis & Contract Negotiation, Technical Drawing Interpretation & Cross-team Coordination, Multilingual Project Coordination & Documentation Support

Experience

Senior Procurement Specialist + Project Assistant

SEEN Technologies Corporation

2020-4 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

- Led procurement strategies for engineering and environmental projects including sourcing of materials and equipment. - Developed vendor criteria and managed supplier selection and evaluation. - Analyzed proposals, negotiated contracts, and ensured compliance with project timelines and budgets. - Demonstrated proficiency in working with technical drawings, including interpreting, and coordinating them with procurement and construction teams to ensure alignment with project specifications and timelines. - Assisted in ODA project coordination and translation during partner meetings (English/Chinese). - Supported project documentation and implementation in Quang Ninh.

Procurement Specialist

Quang Ninh Mechanics & Electricity Corporation

2018-10 - 2020-3 · 1 yr 6 mos

Hanoi

- Evaluated and managed suppliers, customs brokers, and logistics service providers based on cost, service reliability, and compliance capability to support efficient import operations. - Maintained accurate vendor and logistics partner records to streamline customs documentation, clearance coordination, and cross border cargo handling. - Reviewed contracts and service terms to ensure alignment with customs requirements, internal compliance policies, and end-to-end logistics process standards.

Air Import Customer Service

DB Schenker

2011-10 - 2018-4 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Hanoi

- Coordinated air freight operations for key accounts (e.g., Nokia, ABB, Viettel). - Managed shipping documents and supported resolution of logistics incidents. - Acted as liaison between overseas offices and domestic clients.

Treasury back office, settlement

Taiwan First Commercial Bank- Hanoi Branch

2011-1 - 2011-10 · 10 mos

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

- Supported treasury and trade finance operations, including L/C processing and settlements. - Managed payment disputes and processed financial documentation. - Match internal records with bank statements and external confirmations.