Trin Chotiraksa

Responsible to plan, source and purchase of technical equipment for industrial operations. Collaborate with Sales and Engineering team to determine the equipment needed to complete manufacturing or construction projects according to specifications, research vendors for that equipment. Including evaluate, purchase and execute purchase orders to support Operations in most cost‑effective manner. Commercial responsibility Manage the sourcing process under new project requirement in direct purchasing and any service in indirect purchasing equipment Evaluate, negotiate purchasing agreements to supplier Collaborate with requestors and suppliers to resolve issues related to requirements, substitutions, priorities, damages, quality, delivery, and other important terms & conditions. Provide guidance to supplier in commercial field Manage Equipment spare forecast and respond to short term sudden pull‑in for urgent equipment down, incoming quality issue and monitor usage abnormality Drive the cost improvement, cost avoidance, cost reduction initiatives / payment term and ordering lead time improvement Monitor supplier performance and ensure alignment with KPIs Attend production meetings to provide input on process related issues Handle miscellaneous projects as and when necessary Perform other duties as assigned. Duties will arise from new requirements of business needs. Duties will vary according to the competence level on individual level. Quality responsibility APQP/PPAP Approval Monthly/yearly supplier assessments controlling (price, quality, delivery, cooperation)

Manage all task of purchasing to sourcing and cost‑effectively operations both of Direct purchasing in BIW (Body in White) and Door closure commodity. Take attendtion in cost optimize purchasing activities and processes. Excellent negotiation to get the best deals with suppliers. ‑ New part sourcing / re‑sourcing to support new / current programme. The essential commodiy of glazing systems, window regulators, door controlling systems, door latches, door handles, outside/inside rear view mirrors, striker ‑ Initiate, force to get the success of the cost improvement / optimization ‑ Find the potential supplier in local and near oversea to improve the investment and free trrade benefit ‑ Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation. ‑ Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability ‑ Communicates with suppliers and to make sure supplies get where they need to be when they need to be, even when a deadline is tight ‑ Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements ‑ Troubleshoot cost / term & conditions and delivery concerns ‑ Commonicate / support / solve the problem with supply chain team in case of critical material in‑comming ‑ Direct monitor / control supplier to prevent risk situation

Manage all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations both of Direct and Indirect. Communicates with team members and executives. Able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. Excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers. - Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices - Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures - Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks. - Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation. - Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability - Communicates with suppliers and to make sure supplies get where they need to be when they need to be, even when a deadline is tight - Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications. - Double-checks the work of purchasing agents - Researching potential vendors - Working to improve purchasing systems and processes. - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors - Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system. - Advise internal and external on issues regarding purchasing Terms & Conditions - Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements - Troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns - Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives - Performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing staff - Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions

Responsibilities - Interface with system groups outside GM Thailand - Integrate General Motors global process and policy into GM Thailand - Monitor, audit, reinforce compliance to General Motors corporate policy and procedure - Create/maintain user for GM Thailand global purchasing employee - Organize training to Buyers and raise efficiency up to standard working level. - Prepare, develop, organize, coordinate adhoc reporting to support department requirements. - Prepare monthly budget report and provide accurate and timely report to GMIO Finance and GM Thailand finance - Conduct purchasing contract audit using empirical Risk Audit Models, requiring familiarity with GM product programs and SMTs - Analyze reports and being accountable for the delivery methodology used in compliance audits - Interface with various levels within GM in both group and individual settings to review audits and key areas where differences are identified between the GM Purchasing system and the supplier contracts - Drive closure of open audits within stipulated time frame - Perform special studies at GPSC or GBS leadership request - Support overall department administrative process development and implementation

Responsibilities - Identify and select qualified suppliers for local purchases - Develop the most localization opportunities as well as develop sourcing base - Continually analyze the local supply base determining qualified sources capable of supporting GM operations locally, regionally or internationally - Implement Purchasing policies and procedures of GPSC. - Negotiate contracts and develop suitable analytical tools intended to make supplier selection as objective as possible - Work with Global and Regional commodity team - Identify and work on part cost reduction activities to meet saving target - Manage quality and service problems

Responsibilities - Develop / compare buying price, negotiate and discuss with supplier - Implement cost down project - Initiate, control the general purchasing agreement - Translate English and Japanese document to Thai - Provide purchasing monthly and yearly report - Calculate standard price for budget planning - Calculate selling price, issue quotation - Develop buyer performance in purchasing team - Work other assigned job by manager

Responsibilities - Identify, select qualified oversea / local supplier for local manufacturing - Implement cost down project - Work with supplier quality engineer to evaluate supplier performance - Involve APQP for new model project - Control mold / tooling asset