Procurement Manager

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/TEAM 

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.   

We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 80 million people directly and 791 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND WHY

You will provide a professional compliant procurement process to the country to achieve value for money and satisfaction to British Council by giving guidance and expertise on indirect categories such as travel, overheads and facilities management, IT/Telecoms, marketing and media, professional services and HR service. You will identify and promote ways for SBUs to manage demand, given that this may involve changes in current practices that go beyond procurement.

WHAT IS INTERESTING ABOUT IT

As the procurement lead in the country, you will contribute to the development of strategic procurement for the British Council for the country to maximize efficiency and ensure compliance with global procurement policies and processes. You will promote cross country procurement activities and ensure consideration of collaboration of opportunities is undertaken on regional large-scale procurement work.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To be considered successful, you should have a bachelor’s degree in business, economics or relevant with at least five to seven years in procurement function preferably in indirect categories. Travel within region are require occasionally. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL

•  Payband 6/G (From VND35,853,000 per month)
• 13th month salary
• Standard working hours of 37.5 hours and five days a week
• 24 days of Annual Leave per annum, 15 days public holidays (combination of Vietnam and UK public holidays)
• Group Insurance Program for you and your family members (eligible spouse and children only)
• Annual health check
• Other benefits regulated in the TACOS
• Extensive training and development opportunities, both local and within the global network

Our work makes a lasting difference by building more inclusive societies and supporting people’s prospects.

Together, we can do more.

To apply, please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/VIE-PROC-0022e   

About us 

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.

We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 75 million people directly and 758 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

The British Council in Vietnam is a priority country for the British Council within East Asia. The British Council in Vietnam has offices and teaching centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

For more information see www.britishcouncil.org or www.britishcouncil.vn