Kitiphong Tuesataya

Head of Procurement @ BERNINA International AG

About

I build procurement organizations that reduce cost, de-risk supply chains, and scale with the business — across ASEAN, APAC and Globally.With 20+ years spanning premium OEM (BERNINA, Triumph Motorcycles), renewable energy (Energy Absolute), automotive Tier-1 (Dana, Faurecia, TI Automotive), and electronics (Seagate), I bring the rare ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels — owning category strategy one moment, resolving a critical supplier disruption the next.What I deliver: - Cross-border sourcing organizations built from the ground up, with measurable reductions in import dependency - Localization programs that improve TCO, reduce lead times, and strengthen supply chain resilience - Digital procurement transformation using SAP, MS D365, Power BI, and AI tools — turning data into decisions - Supplier development ecosystems that raise quality, reliability, and long-term partnership value - NPI acceleration through tight procurement-manufacturing alignment from concept to productionI operate best in complex, multi-entity or multi-country environments where procurement is expected to be a business partner — not just a buying function. My leadership style is data-driven and execution-focused, with strong cross-functional credibility at the C-suite level.Interests: Building future-ready procurement organizations, supplier ecosystems in ASEAN, and high-visibility initiatives that scale to CPO scope.

Country

City

Thailand

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

CPO Leadership, Key Performance Indicators, Warehouse Operations, Operational Excellence, Inventory Control, Supplier Performance, ISO Standards, Sustainability Strategy, Strategy Implementation, Planning & Scheduling, Legal Compliance, E-procurement, Budget Control, Customer Satisfaction, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas Industry, Solar Industry, Wind Energy, Lithium-ion Batteries, Team Leadership

Experience

Head of Procurement

BERNINA International AG

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Lead end-to-end procurement for a global premium sewing machine brand, overseeing strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, and operational procurement across diverse manufacturing categories. • Drive supplier localization initiatives to reduce import dependency, improve lead time reliability, and lower total cost of ownership across key component families. • Manage new product introduction (NPI) procurement from concept to approval, controlling project timelines, sample qualification, and cross-functional alignment with R&D and manufacturing. • Implement supplier performance and risk frameworks (quality, delivery, cost) that elevate supply chain standards and reduce reactive firefighting. • Oversee material planning and inventory control strategy to maintain supply continuity while optimizing working capital.

Vice President - Corporate Procurement & Delivery

Energy Absolute PCL (EA)

2019 - 2022 · 3 yrs

• Served as group-level procurement lead for one of Thailand's largest renewable energy conglomerates, covering biodiesel, refined glycerin, wind, solar, NCM battery storage, and EV segments. • Directed strategic sourcing and end-to-end delivery across multiple subsidiaries, enabling complex EPC project procurement under tight capex and timeline constraints. • Managed high-value, technically complex supplier relationships in emerging categories including battery/ESS and electric vehicles — areas requiring both commercial and technical procurement expertise.

Manager - Purchasing

Dana Incorporated

2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

• Led new project sourcing for automotive powertrain components, securing supply for program launches within cost and timing targets. • Drove supplier productivity programs using QDC (Quality, Delivery, Cost) metrics, delivering measurable improvement in supplier performance scorecards.

Manager - Purchasing

Triumph Motorcycles Limited

2015 - 2018 · 3 yrs

• Managed strategic sourcing and supplier engagement for a premium British motorcycle brand, balancing cost competitiveness with the quality standards demanded by a luxury segment. • Directed material planning and inventory strategy to ensure uninterrupted production, minimizing supply-related downtime.