Nga Pham

THUY NGA PHAM Procurement Specialist Stockholm, Sweden • -• - • LinkedIn SUMMARY Results-driven Procurement and Project Development Specialist with over 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and project coordination, with expertise in electronics manufacturing and production environments. Achieved $1 million USD in material cost savings through supplier negotiation and cost optimization. Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and skilled in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency improvement in international markets. EXPERIENCE Södertörn University | Stockholm, Sweden International Student Ambassador September 2024 – February 2025 • Supported new international students with arrival procedures, immigration documentation, and campus orientation. • Provided guidance on academic support, cultural adaptation, and social integration initiatives. • Organized events to promote cross-cultural engagement and enhance the international student experience. • Facilitated communication between university departments and students to streamline administrative processes and improve onboarding efficiency. Techtronic Industries (TTI) | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Marketing Specialist August 2022 – July 2023 • Coordinated new product development projects from pilot to mass production, collaborating with global crossfunctional teams. • Maintained project documentation, monitored supply chain operations, and proactively resolved material shortages. • Managed customer complaints, tracked orders, and prepared financial quotations to support pricing strategies. • Streamlined internal workflows to optimize operational processes and ensure timely project completion. • Improved communication between the procurement and production teams, resulting in a 10% reduction in delivery lead times. Khang Thanh Paper Packaging Co., Ltd, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Project Development Manager September 2020 – July 2022 • Led a team of 5 in the export merchandising department, setting and evaluating team performance goals. • Negotiated pricing with new and existing vendors, resulting in a 15% improvement in profit margins. • Oversaw purchase order execution, monitored production schedules, and ensured on-time deliveries. • Collaborated with R&D, Prepress, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to develop new product lines based on market trends. • Resolved client complaints and managed quality control issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. • Implemented a project tracking system that improved project visibility and reduced production delays by 12%. Parker Meggitt, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Procurement Executive February 2019 – August 2020 • Managed procurement operations for the Marketing and Sales departments in line with corporate sourcing policies. • Led tendering processes, negotiated contracts, and implemented risk management strategies. • Processed and monitored purchase orders (POs), tracked supplier performance, and addressed discrepancies. • Analyzed supplier data to enhance sourcing strategies and achieved significant cost reductions. Corele International, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Procurement Specialist December 2016 – January 2019 • Conducted end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, price negotiation, and PO issuance via SCAG ERP system. • Collaborated with finance, quality, and logistics teams to ensure seamless procurement and timely deliveries. • Managed supplier relationships, resolved disputes, and ensured timely invoice processing and payment approvals. • Contributed to achieving inventory turnover targets and cost optimization goals through efficient procurement strategies. • Introduced a supplier database system that streamlined vendor selection and improved procurement cycle times by 15%. EDUCATION Södertörn University (Södertörn’s Högskola) — Stockholm, Sweden Master’s Degree in Economics August 2023 – April 2025 (Expected) • Relevant Coursework: International Trade Policy, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Procurement Strategies • Thesis (Planned): "Optimizing Supplier Networks for Cost Efficiency in European Markets" Foreign Trade University — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Economics August 2013 – April 2017 • Focus Areas: Global Sourcing, International Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation SKILLS • Procurement & Supply Chain Systems: SAP ERP, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365, MRP Systems, SCAG ERP • Procurement Expertise: Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Vendor Relationship Management • Project Management Skills: Project Coordination, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Communication • Business & Analytical Tools: Advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Data Analysis), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word LANGUAGES • English – Professional Working Proficiency • Swedish – Intermediate Proficiency