Vu Kim LUONG

- Implemented and ensured the segment strategy for all German sites
- Forecasted the annual purchasing volume based on budget, identified high-volume savings, supervised the suppliers portfolio
- Carried out purchasing processes: benchmark, RFQ, analyzes, negotiations, auctions
- Monitored the KPIs and performed improvement action plans
- Worked on framework agreements in coordination with the Group Segment Director
- Advised internal customers on cost-optimized planning and awarded decisions

- Identified and monitored saving projects for MRO materials and spare parts
- Sourced suppliers, performed RFQ, benchmarked, negotiated contract conditions (technical requirements, prices, payment terms)
- Followed up and improved KPI by implementing action plans
- Mediated supplier relationships including litigates
- Processed purchase requisitions

Transversal responsibilities:
- Web-catalog supervisor for Germany (creation/update, follow-up Usage Rate, implementation correctives actions)
SAP Key Contact for Warehouse orders: process PR, handle item and sourcing list creation/updates, etc.
- Operational processing of purchase requisitions in the respective segment, planning and budgeting the annual purchase volume and the associated savings potential

- Manage the sourcing and procurement of mining equipment, obtain quotations working from requisitions, drawings, specifications and memos, analyze quotes from vendors and costs from potential suppliers and draft quotes
- Administer vendor negotiations and establishment of rebate programs, prepared orders for approval and execution
- Mediate client, vendor and supplier relationships including litigates

- Performed market research, budgeting, sourcing, and production trials for a new line of vegan chocolate moose
- Established and maintained supply chain from raw materials to finished products
- Attended and promoted company products through trade shows
- Mediated client relationships