KONGNAPAT INTAWONG
Strategic Sourcing Project Engineer
Samut Prakan
Summary
Strategic and hands-on Sourcing & Procurement Professional and Leader with over 20 years of experience in the automotive, medical device, industrial manufacturing, and gemstone sectors. Specializing in direct material sourcing, supplier localization, cross-regional procurement coordination, and production optimization. Skilled in supplier audits, ERP systems, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing and quality systems such as ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and EN 15194. Strong global exposure with extensive work across Southeast Asia and the U.S. Demonstrated ability to lead sourcing strategy initiatives, optimize production processes, manage cross-functional teams, and partner with engineering to deliver cost-effective and technically compliant solutions. A hands-on leader and problem-solver with experience across the full manufacturing lifecycle, I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive operational excellence, optimize financial performance, and build high-performing teams as a General Manager in a dynamic environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sourcing Strategy Project Engineer
Mueller Co (Thailand) LTD
11.2024 - Current
- Leading sourcing strategy initiatives across global supplier networks (Thailand, India, China, and Vietnam) in the industrial valve and water infrastructure sectors, focused on reducing costs and improving supply chain resilience.
- Responsible for the entire sourcing process, including drawing validation, sample validation, product and process control, project scheduling, and supplier development, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Identified, developed, and managed strategic sourcing projects from end to end.
- Developed and implemented methods to monitor project progress and provide corrective supervision, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Conducted process value stream mapping optimization to identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and improve efficiency in the supply chain.
Sourcing Engineer
Melchers & Co (Thailand) Ltd
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with global teams (Germany and China) to specify technical drawings and additional requirements, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and customer needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and long-term partnerships.
- Managed the RFQ process, including technical specifications, quality requirements, and expected lead times.
- Conducted negotiations on price, payment terms, and delivery schedules before awarding contracts, optimizing value and mitigating risk.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Rad Power Bikes LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Established quality standards and guidelines for suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for in-process and finished goods.
- Set up and optimized a new assembly line to support a significant increase in order volume, ensuring efficient production and timely delivery.
- Conducted inspections and tests to identify defects and implement corrective actions to address quality issues, driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.
- Coordinated with logistics and monitored 3PL performance against service level agreements, ensuring on-time delivery and service quality.
Production Supervisor
Swarovski Gemstones (Thailand) Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed and oversaw the complete production process, consistently ensuring that all products met exacting quality standards and adhered strictly to production plans through proactive and effective scheduling.
- Provided valuable guidance and coaching to team members, closely monitoring productivity and offering timely feedback to enhance day-to-day performance, optimize operational flow, increase product quality, and maximize OEE.
- Implemented impactful process improvements and optimized production workflows, achieving reduction in cycle time.
- Managed a team of 14 production staff, providing ongoing training and development to enhance skills and boost performance.
Sr. Quality Improvement
Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Oversaw both supplier quality control and in-process quality control, evaluating components received from suppliers and continuously monitoring and inspecting various stages of the manufacturing process.
- Led problem-solving and corrective action initiatives, addressing issues that arose during the production process through root cause analysis and effective problem-solving techniques.
Education
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Ramkhamhaeng University
01.2024
B.Eng - Industrial Engineer
Rajamangala Institute of Technology North Bangkok
01.2004
Diploma - Tools and Die making
Rajamangala Institute of Technology North Bangkok
01.2000
Skills
- Sourcing & Procurement: Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, RFQ Management, Contract Management, Cost Reduction
- Quality Management: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supplier Audits, ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, EN 15194, Root Cause Analysis, 8D Problem Solving
- Manufacturing Operations: Production Planning, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, OEE Optimization, Cycle Time Reduction, Capacity Planning, Value Stream Mapping
- Project Management: Project Planning, Project Execution, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
- Software & Systems: ERP Systems [List Specific Systems], GD&T, SolidWorks
- Leadership & Communication: Team Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Communication
Certification
Manufacturing Excellence Award: project winner Cross business unit (cost saving)
Timeline
Sourcing Strategy Project Engineer
Mueller Co (Thailand) LTD
11.2024 - Current
Sourcing Engineer
Melchers & Co (Thailand) Ltd
01.2023 - 11.2024
Supplier Quality Engineer
Rad Power Bikes LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
Production Supervisor
Swarovski Gemstones (Thailand) Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2021
Sr. Quality Improvement
Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2015
B.Eng - Industrial Engineer
Rajamangala Institute of Technology North Bangkok
Diploma - Tools and Die making
Rajamangala Institute of Technology North Bangkok
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Ramkhamhaeng University
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