AEKARIN BURAPACHAYANONT
ROBERT BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Bangkok
18
years of professional experience
Experienced project management leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Skilled in Supplier Relationship Management, Conflict Management, successfully led large-scale relocations, and developed international supplier networks to ensure project excellence.
Work History
Project Purchasing Manager
11 Years 9 Months- Project management manager for various material fields (turning, stamping, elastomers, ....) with globally stakeholders for Bosch Gasoline Injector BU.
- Initiated the project purchasing team as a leader during a largescale relocation endeavor, fostering positive and productive working dynamics within the project team and related functions. Presented critical situations to upper management, including topics requiring immediate attention and escalation.
- Manage, lead, and Mentor team to achieve department KPIs.
- Developed and aligned procurement strategies, targeting in target costs achievement, quality, and project timelines.
- Analyses cost reduction feasibility across the region to identify the potential projects
- Managed engineering change management
- Led a simultaneous engineering team for new platform development.
- Led supplier technical discussion with internal and external stakeholders.
- Led cross-functional team in executing cost reduction initiatives, resulting in significant savings on material purchases.
- Collaborated with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure project progression.
- Developed and maintained the Business Plan, meticulously managing costs and budgeting.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
Project Purchasing Management
3 Years 3 Months- Project management manager for Diesel Common-rail Pump and Diesel conventional products
- Led relocation project for Injector and Pump products from Japan to Thailand across the cross functional teams on both side (TH and JP).
- Collaborated with ASEAN suppliers to enhance local content and optimize costs, promoting regional integration.
- Conducted thorough supplier audits according to VDA6.3 and facilitated the release of PPAP with the assistance of the quality team, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Smart planning with JP and TH team working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented safe launch activities in collaboration with suppliers during the ramp-up phase, prioritizing safety and operational efficiency.
- Developed and maintained the Business Plan, meticulously managing costs and budgeting.
- Led technical discussions involving internal stakeholders and suppliers, fostering open communication and alignment on technical concerns.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvements within the purchasing function.
Project Purchasing Management
5 Years- Functioned as a project management manager for diverse material categories (e.g. turning, stamping, elastomers, etc..)
- Collaborating with global stakeholders for Bosch Diesel's Common Rail product line.
- Spearheaded localization efforts with ASEAN suppliers, ensuring worldwide delivery.
- Led technical supplier discussions (TSDs) with the participation of internal stakeholders (e.g., manufacturing, engineering) and suppliers.
- Conducted supplier scouting in ASEAN to identify potential sources for Bosch Diesel BU.
- Collaborated with the quality team to drive PPAP and quality initiatives.
- Verified and confirmed supplier capacities.
Education
Master of science - Engineering Business Management
Master of engineering - Engineering Management
Bachelor of mechanical engineering - Automotive Engineering
Skills
International and complex project management
Supply chain management
Strategic global sourcing
Coaching and mentoring
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Total cost of ownership
Engineering change management
Process technical knowledge
SAP
Microsoft office/ project
LANGUAGES
Thai: Native language
English: Fluently
Japanese: N3 Proficient
Timeline
Project Purchasing Manager
ROBERT BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
01.2015 - CurrentRead More
Project Purchasing Management
BOSCH CORPORATION
01.2012 - 04.2015Read More
Project Purchasing Management
ROBERT BOSCH LTD.
01.2007 - 01.2012Read More
Warwick University
Master of science from Engineering Business Management
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Chulalongkorn University
Master of engineering from Engineering Management
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Kasetsart University
Bachelor of mechanical engineering from Automotive Engineering
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