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Watchara Khunphakdi

@watcharakhunphakdi

Senior Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Professional with 13+ years of experience across automotive OEM, mobility and engineering industries.

Thailand

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead strategic sourcing and supplier development programs, drive should-cost and cost productivity, and strengthen procurement governance. I want cross-functional alignment and measurable savings through competitive sourcing and supplier readiness.

As Senior Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Professional with 13+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost productivity delivery, and procurement leadership across automotive OEM and engineering industries.

I’ve built strong results in category sourcing, supplier qualification, supplier performance management, commercial negotiation, should-cost analysis, and supply risk management—supporting new product introduction, operational continuity, and long-term supplier development.

At Siemens Mobility Thailand and Honda Automobile (Thailand), I’ve managed sourcing governance and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Project Management, and international procurement teams. Key achievements include delivering 10% cost reduction through competitive sourcing, 6M THB savings via approved new rank A suppliers, 15M THB+ supplier improvement in cost reduction, and 10M THB savings through ASEAN strategic sourcing initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Procurement Manager

Current

Siemens Mobility Thailand

Feb 2026 - Present (4 months)

Manage project and maintenance sourcing and commercial procurement, including supplier identification, qualification, quota evaluation, and commercial negotiations to support delivery and operational continuity. Delivered 10% cost reduction for measurement tools via competitive sourcing options and secured added value services such as free calibration and technical training.

Strategic Sourcing Commercial Negotiation Supplier Coordination

Senior Strategic Procurement Lead

Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Jul 2014 - Jan 2026 (11 years 6 months)

Led strategic procurement and supplier development across Electronics and Plastics categories, driving annual cost productivity, supplier performance governance, and sourcing strategies to improve supply continuity and capability. Achievements include 6M THB savings through approved new rank A suppliers, 1.5M THB savings via alternative sourcing, 15M THB+ supplier improvement initiatives, 10M THB

Category Management Supplier Development QCDMES Framework Commercial Negotiation Supplier Performance Management

Product Cost Evaluator

Stanley Electric Public Co., Ltd.

May 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 1 month)

Performed should-cost analysis for new models from planning and design stages, aligning costs with specifications, customer requirements, and process standards. Completed should-cost analyses for all new models to enable on-time sourcing decisions and proposed VA/VE cost reduction ideas.

Cross Functional Collaboration Procurement Support