Mike (Minh) Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh City
Summary
Accomplished Global Trade & Supply Chain Specialist with a proven track record of bridging Asian and North American markets. With 13 years of experience, my core strength resides in leveraging a vast network—including Vietnamese government ministries (Ministry of Industry and Trade, VCCI, etc.). major banks, VinaCapital, and CanCham—to adeptly navigate complex regulatory landscapes and uncover strategic investment opportunities. This distinctive access and expertise directly enabled leadership of a ~$27M cost-saving initiative for a Canadian manufacturing leader during periods of significant global volatility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Meta Green Energy JSC
HO CHI MINH
09.2024 - Current
- Negotiated pricing and contracts directly with key partners, including PVGas, to ensure favorable terms.
- Managed relationships with government bodies and industrial parks to secure all necessary construction and fire safety permits, minimizing project delays.
- Directed finance, procurement, and accounting teams to ensure on-time revenue collection and supplier payments.
- Collaborated with the Board of Management (BOM) to establish annual departmental KPIs, and drive process improvements aligned with ISO and Green Belt standards.
- Analyzed performance reports to provide actionable feedback, and streamline team operations for increased efficiency.
Procurement manager
Silfab Solar Inc
Mississauga
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Directed procurement of Bill of Materials (BOMs), MRO, and packaging with $200M annual budget for multi-site operations in Canada and US.
- Led a team of eight buyers to maintain three to four weeks of BOM inventory across three locations.
- Spearheaded negotiations with international suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality standards.
- Managed end-to-end procurement for new factory setup, sourcing critical equipment from China and EU.
- Achieved $27M in material and logistics savings through strategic contract renegotiation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Orchestrated joint venture between Yiyin and Akcome Metal to establish local supply chain for Silfab Solar in Canada.
Procurement lead
Haising International Trading
Scarborough
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Secured import permits for Southeast Asian seafood through direct liaison with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
- Managed North American distribution to major retail chains, including T&T Supermarket and Longo's.
- Sourced Vietnamese seafood and established trade partnerships to increase export volumes to Canada.
- Optimized cold chain logistics network with top forwarders to maintain product integrity.
- Ensured supply chain stability by managing vendor relationships and conducting regular audits of supplier facilities.
- Facilitated two-way trade of new product lines, including Canadian ginseng and Vietnamese tropical fruits.
Buyer
Petrovienam Drilling (PVDrilling) - Drilling Division
HO CHI MINH
10.2012 - 01.2017
- Planned timelines and budgets totaling USD 100 million annually for drilling projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Prepared detailed bidding documents, including Purchase Requests and Requests for Quotations.
- Maintained purchase orders and vendor information within ERP system for accurate tracking.
- Collaborated with technical managers to ensure MTO products adhered to stringent technical standards.
- Managed transportation logistics for cost-effective and timely delivery of products.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to align with annual financial targets effectively.
- Conducted annual evaluations of vendor performance, service quality, and purchasing frequency.
- Sourced reliable vendors for drilling equipment and related services to optimize procurement.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Western Sydney University
Ho Chi Minh02-2017
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business
RMIT University
Ho Chi Minh05-2012
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Cost analysis
- Inventory oversight
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Supplier management
- Demand forecasting
- Global sourcing
- Import/export compliance
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Meta Green Energy JSC
09.2024 - Current
Procurement manager
Silfab Solar Inc
07.2020 - 07.2024
Procurement lead
Haising International Trading
02.2018 - 06.2020
Buyer
Petrovienam Drilling (PVDrilling) - Drilling Division
10.2012 - 01.2017
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business
RMIT University
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