Thuong Nguyen

Assistant Manager - Procurement Lead (Acting like Procurement Manager) @ Shopee

About

Strategic Procurement Leader | 10+ Years of Driving Value in High-Growth Environments I am a results-driven Procurement Leader specializing in managing high-value, complex indirect spend portfolios. With a decade of experience across E-commerce, Logistics, and Banking, I excel at transforming procurement into a strategic partner that drives bottom-line impact. My Core Expertise: 1. Operations & Infrastructure: Full-lifecycle sourcing for multi-million dollar projects, including CAPEX (Warehouse systems, MHE), Infrastructure Upgrading, Facility Renovation, and Packaging. 2. Corporate & Professional Services: Strategic lead for Marketing, Massive Outsourcing Labor, and Professional Services (IT, Legal, Consulting). 3. Leadership & Governance: Proven track record in leading 16+ members and establishing Centralized Procurement Frameworks to ensure 100% audit readiness and process excellence. I am adept at cross-functional collaboration, acting as a strategic bridge between Operations, Finance, Legal, and HR to align procurement with overarching business goals.

Country

Vietnam

City

Ho Chi Minh City

Industry

Retail

Skill

Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Indirect Procurement, Procurement governance, Total Cost of Ownership, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Leadership, Decision-Making, Negotiation, Management, Sourcing

Experience

Assistant Manager - Procurement Lead (Acting like Procurement Manager)

Shopee

2021-9 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

1. Managerial Leadership & Strategy - Team Leadership: Led and coached a high-performing team of 16+ members; held full accountability for country-level procurement performance and succession planning. - Governance Excellence: Designed and implemented a Centralized Procurement Framework for Shopee, SPX Express, and ShopeePay, enhancing transparency and audit readiness. 2. Diverse Category Management (1) CAPEX and Warehouse Operations - High-Value Infrastructure: Directed multi-million dollar CAPEX projects, including Warehouse Racking systems, Automated Sorters, MHE, and large-scale Infrastructure Upgrading & Facility Renovation. - Warehouse Services: Managed nationwide sourcing for warehouse rentals, site utilities, security, industrial cleaning, and MRO services to ensure 24/7 operational continuity. - Packaging Consumables: Developed sourcing strategies for operational materials (cartons, pallets, tapes); delivered 15% cost savings through specification standardization and volume consolidation. (2) Corporate, Marketing and Professional Services - Outsourcing Labor: Managed large-scale seasonal and permanent labor outsourcing solutions, ensuring operational readiness for high-volume peak periods (Mega Sales). - Marketing & Professional Services: Led procurement for integrated Marketing campaigns (Media, KOLs, Agencies) and Corporate Services (IT, Legal, Consulting) via Master Service Agreements (MSAs). 3. Key Achievements & Cross-functional Impact - Consistently achieved 10-20% annual savings through rigorous Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis. - Acted as a strategic bridge between Operations, Finance, Legal, and HR to ensure seamless execution of complex, cross-functional projects and alignment with business goals.

Senior Business Analyst, Procurement

Techcombank (TCB)

2020-1 - 2021-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

1. Served as the Governance Process Owner, developing procurement policies and approval workflows within ERP/e-procurement platforms. 2. Conducted compliance reviews and supplier audits to ensure adherence to strict financial regulations. 3. Awarded "Excellence Employee" for outstanding contributions to operational efficiency.