Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Office - Sourcing Specialist (Canned, Edible Food)

Join to apply for the Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Office - Sourcing Specialist (Canned, Edible Food) role at METRO Sourcing International Limited Grow with international procurement METRO ( is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 17 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion. We, METRO Sourcing International Limited ( are the Strategic Buying Organization of METRO. As a professional sourcing organization, METRO Sourcing International provides global sourcing and supply chain solutions of non-food and food to METRO Wholesale as well as third party customers outside METRO. We now invite the high caliber talents to join and grow with our international team. Welcome to visit our LinkedIn for more: METRO Sourcing International Limited This opportunity is available exclusively to candidates based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Role Purpose Our Sourcing Specialist (Canned, Edible & Near Food) is responsible for defining and implementing sourcing strategy with objectives to reduce overall cost of goods sold, increase customer participation and ensure success of projects in terms of quality and shipment reliability. What You Will Be Handling Initiate and implement sourcing projects, develop sustainable sourcing activities in co-operation with our Sales Lines in worldwide Execute the sourcing strategy with objectives of reduce overall cost of goods sold Analyze market prices and trends in order to provide the up-to-date market information to Sales Lines and seek for innovative solutions Secure Sales Lines with full product availability along the year through efficient supply chain service Identify, communicate, manage and overcome risks, gaps, and issues throughout the product development process Lead supplier selection and negotiation processEnsure right service level and short-list potential suppliers Engage the team to carry out daily operations Talent That We Are Looking For Strong market sense and knowledge in canned food, edible and grocery Proficient analytical skill, negotiation skills and ability to bring about change Capable of managing complex business content Energetic to drive for customer success and excellent service Possess strong sense of ownership and high degree of independence Passionate in connecting with people and adopting high level of interpersonal skills Flexibility and willingness to travel Experience, Knowledge And Skills Required Degree holder in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent discipline At least 5 years’ relevant sourcing and purchasing experience in Food sector / FMCG, preferable in multi-national trading companies / retailer Proficient in both spoken and written English and Vietnamese (with other Asian / European languages are an advantage) Proficiency in MS Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Outlook) applications You Can Enjoy 5-day work week, 13th month salary & performance bonus Diverse and Inclusive work environment Professional training and career advancement opportunities Training Sponsorship for personal professional development Join us and apply now Please send your full resume with available date, present and expected salary to (email redacted, apply via Company website). Resume and personal data collected will be kept strictly confidential and used for recruitment purpose only. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Other Job function Supply Chain, Distribution, and Purchasing Industries Wholesale Import and Export Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at METRO Sourcing International Limited by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr