Chuyên gia quản lý mua sắm với 9 năm kinh nghiệm quốc tế | Nữ | 1992 | Phú Nhuận – Hồ Chí Minh

International Business, Procurement Management, Vendor Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Teams, Product Development, Market Research, Communication Skills, ERP/SAP …

NGUYỄN THỊ THU THẢO (Winnie)
“Accomplishment Will Prove to Be a Journey, Not a Destination”
11/17/1992
Dwight D. Eisenhower
– 96 Co Giang Street, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan Dist., HCMC
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OBJECTIVES
• Seek a Position in International Business Field to:
– Utilize My International Business Knowledge Foundation
– Gain Relevant Experience at an International Company
– Dedicate My Efforts, Skills and Qualities to Strive for the Best Interest of the Company
• Fluently in Two Languages (Korean & Chinese) in the Next 5 Years

EDUCATION
✓ 2010 – 2014
– University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
– Majoring in International Business, GPA 7.8
– Scholarships to Encourage Academic (2011-2012)

EXPERIENCE
**Procurement Manager (Project)** | 7/2019 to Present
Medline Industries, LP – Medical Devices/Injection Molding/Retail Brand (CURAD, AVE Scrubs, CVS’s OEM)
– Evaluate Vendor Reliability and Engage Supplier Organization and Internal Stakeholders to Achieve Project Milestones and Action Plan
– Conduct Negotiations to Guarantee the Best Purchase Conditions (Price, Exclusivity, Term of Payment, Quality, etc.) from South East Asia’s Vendors
– Perform Cost/Benchmarking; Identify Potential Savings Opportunities, Cost Savings Initiatives, Initiate Cost Reduction Program
– Develop New/Alternate Vendors (The Relationships, Management of Samples, Follow-up for Production, Shipment, Payment…) to Ensure Stability of Supply
– Facilitate Cross-functional Teams (QA/QC, Supply Chain, Design, PO…) to Handle the Sample Development and Follow Up Mass Production
– Build Specifications Including All Product Descriptions & Requirements (Sketch, Measurement, Color, Material, Function …)

**Purchasing Manager** | 12/2016 to 7/2019
Kyungseung – Apparel/Garment
– Set Up Department Procedures:
– Sourcing/Choosing Suppliers, Performance Evaluation, Building Up Team’s KPI & Running Weekly/Monthly Report
– Work with Suppliers/Buyers About Material Orders (Price, Incoterms, Shipment, Payment, Transaction, Shortage, Defects…)
– Responsible for Begin-to-End Activities (Develop & Production Each Season)
– Manage the Demand and Execution Side of Procurement to Ensure Timely Execution of Orders
– Follow Bulk Production on ERP, Payment, Shipment, Urgent PO. Work with Factory About Bulk’s Trouble & Solve It ASAP

**Merchandiser** | 10/2015 to 11/2016
Siam Karat – Handicraft/Interior and Home Decor
– Arrange and Organize Business Trip with Efficiency Agenda
– Keep in Touch with Customers/Buyers to Develop New Project
– Research the Market and Identify Potential Suppliers, Conduct Cost Analysis of Project Pricing, Making Offers and Initiate Contacts with Buyers
– Receive PO for Bulk’s Order & Problem Solving for Rejected Merchandise or Defect Claims
– Update Market Price of Material & Documents Concerned to Procurement

**Merchandiser & Purchaser** | 6/2013 to 9/2015
Hansae – Apparel
– Evaluate and Select Potential Suppliers by Reviewing Capability and Facility
– Source Suitable Suppliers Based on Customer’s Inquiry and Orders
– Expertise in Product Development, Costing, Production Planning, Work with Clients, Suppliers, and Production Factory
– Negotiate on Purchasing Terms with Vendors/Suppliers
– Monitor On-time Delivery and Leverage Vendor’s Performance and Product Quality

SKILLS
✓ Language:
– English – TOEIC 705 Points, HSK3 (Chinese – Beginner)
✓ Outstanding Communication, Presentation Skills and Strong Ability in Team Work
✓ Able to Work Under Pressure and Independently
✓ Having Skill of Negotiation, Especially Working with Foreign Customers
✓ Proficient in Using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
✓ 9 Years Experience with ERP/SAP System

WORK TO BECOME, NOT TO ACQUIRE