Various figures in recent market research has highlighted the Procurement Reformation that is taking place in South East Asia, moving from tactical functions to a strategic role. This is an insightful presentation shared by Supakit Kitsaran - Strategic Sourcing Manager at Siam City Cement, in our previous Procurement Quarterly Meetup.
Supakit has spent more than 17 years experience in the field of Procurement. He have worked with many communities and industries such as latex, steel, copper, third party services, and logistics. His vast experience has equipped him with the know-how and insights to improve procurement from demand management all the way to value analysis and value engineering. In his current role, he leads cross functional team for new project initiatives in domain of outsourcing services.
The following is his 30-minutes presentation, where he looked into the challenges that procurement professionals face across South East Asia and Asia, and how these challenges are being currently addressed. He also examined the tools and technology that are instrumental in the Procurement Reformation of this region, as well as other motivation factors that drive South East Asian Procurement professionals in this reformation – such as low-cost operations, rapid market growth and China's growing influence on South East Asia.
Supakit has spent more than 17 years experience in the field of Procurement. He have worked with many communities and industries such as latex, steel, copper, third party services, and logistics. His vast experience has equipped him with the know-how and insights to improve procurement from demand management all the way to value analysis and value engineering. In his current role, he leads cross functional team for new project initiatives in domain of outsourcing services.
The following is his 30-minutes presentation, where he looked into the challenges that procurement professionals face across South East Asia and Asia, and how these challenges are being currently addressed. He also examined the tools and technology that are instrumental in the Procurement Reformation of this region, as well as other motivation factors that drive South East Asian Procurement professionals in this reformation – such as low-cost operations, rapid market growth and China's growing influence on South East Asia.
