Vietnam Operations & Supplier Manager

We are supporting a rapidly growing German engineering company that specialises in taking electronic products from concept to mass production.TasksAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Vietnam-based Operations & Supplier Manager who will be the key person on the ground:Manage and develop suppliers (focus on HCMC area)Coordinate freelancers and support building a local teamDrive day-to-day operations, logistics, and processesUse ClickUp and modern project management to keep work structured and transparentCommunicate daily in English with the international teamThe role starts as freelance / independent contractor with a clear growth path toward a future Country / Subsidiary Manager position for the right person.What You Will DoIdentify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and manufacturing partners in Vietnam (electronics, mechanics, or related engineering fields)Request and consolidate quotations, prices, lead times and track supplier performanceVisit suppliers on-site around Ho Chi Minh City, follow up on production and quality issuesCoordinate freelancers in Vietnam: tasks, timelines, hours, quality, HRUse ClickUp as the main tool to:Plan and prioritise tasksTrack progress and deadlinesMaintain templates, SOPs, dashboards, and KPIsPrepare weekly status updates in English for the international management teamCommunicate clearly with local suppliers (Vietnamese) and international stakeholders (English)Act with a high level of integrity and professionalism (no kickbacks / side deals)Grow over time into a leadership role managing the future local entity and teamRequirementsWhat We Are Looking ForBased in Vietnam, ideally in or near Ho Chi Minh City3+ years of experience in:Supplier management / sourcing / procurement, orOperations / project management in a technical environment, orManufacturing / production in electronics or mechanicsVery good to excellent English (spoken and written) and fluent VietnameseStrong communication skills and the ability to work with international teamsExperience with ClickUp or similar tools (Jira, Asana, Monday, etc.) and willingness to become a ClickUp power userStrong project management skills: structured, reliable, good at tracking tasks, deadlines, and KPIsUsed to working independently, taking ownership and responsibilityComfortable working as an independent contractor / freelancer with your own equipmentBenefitsLong-term freelance collaboration with competitive hourly compensationWork with a modern, international engineering companyHigh level of autonomy and responsibility from day oneClear career perspective to grow into a Country / Subsidiary Manager role in Vietnam