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DUONG THANH TUAN N.

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

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Company: deSter (A Company of Gategroup)

Industry: Airlines/Aviation

Thailand, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Bangkok, Bangkok

Overview

With more than 5 years of strategic sourcing experience, especially in-depth knowledge of Southeast Asian supplier base and various manufacturing practices, I am confident to create positive impact since day one. My achievements are well defined by measurable results (especially procurement saving), on-time deliveries, improved supply chain efficiency and real-time problem solving. I can communicate fluently in English, Vietnamese and Thai.

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Highlights

Total Work Experience :

8 Year(s)

Experience as a freelancer :

2 Year(s)

Total Experience in Procurement :

5 Year(s)

Languages with Professional working proficiency level :

English - Thai - Vietnamese

Countries i can cover :

Thailand

Relevant Procurement Functional Skill/Categories

Sourcing/Category Management 5 year(s)

Plastic and chemical industries

Fibers and textiles and fabric industries

Transportation and Storage and Mail Services

Education

Bachelor Degree2006-08-01 to 2010-05-01
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Dhurakij Pundit University

Master2012-08-01 to 2014-10-01
Service Management
Copenhagen Business School

Certifications

Professional certifications :Strategic Sourcing Course Completion

Past Experiences

deSter (A Company of Gategroup) | Airlines/Aviation
2016-02-01 - Today
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Specialist APAC
• Manages $80MM annual spend budget and delivers up to 8% YoY savings for premium category through Total Cost Management, contract negotiations and extended supply base within and beyond APAC region
• Redesigns and validates supplier performance scorecard as KPI besides saving targets, leading to enhanced factory performance, higher quality assurance and on-time deliveries to customers
• Prepares category strategies and leads supplier risk management project for global procurement team to reinforce supplier management, to achieve data-driven sourcing and to improve supply chain efficiency
• Strategically sources new materials and diversifies supplier base outside China, creating the counter force against low- cost Chinese suppliers and minimizing sourcing risks across several product categories
• Builds solid rapport with internal gatekeepers and strategic suppliers to materialize new concepts and realize innovations, therefore creating competitive advantages for the commercial teams to win over competitors
• Performs spend analysis, monitors raw materials indexes and analyzes global supply chain performance, thus supporting senior management in developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement strategies
• Successfully develops and leads the new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sou