Michael Attard

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager specializing in international sourcing, procurement, supplier development & export operations across Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia, supporting European and GCC customers. Extensive experience leading strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, fulfillment, production planning, quality assurance, merchandising and export logistics, while building long-term supplier partnerships. Worked with leading international retailers and organizations including Kingfisher, Metro Cash & Carry, Makro, Praktiker, Jardiland and USAID, supporting procurement and supply chain operations.

Conversational in Thai, with practical experience working directly with Thai suppliers, factories and office teams, supporting sourcing, merchandising, quality control and procurement across Thailand.

International Procurement & Sourcing Manager | Europe & GCC - HIPONE THAI Co., Ltd. - Bangkok, Thailand

(2012-01 - 2025-01)

Led international procurement, fulfillment, supplier development and export operations across Thailand, Vietnam & China, supplying Importers, DIY Stores and Garden Centers across Europe & the GCC.

• Managed US$2.74M in annual procurement turnover across 190 × 40' export containers.
• Expanded sourcing through new suppliers and product categories in Thailand, Vietnam & China.
• Negotiated supplier contracts, improving supplier performance, product quality and cost competitiveness.
• Maintained hardgoods customer claims below 3% while achieving a 97% plant survival rate.
• Supervised sourcing, merchandising and quality teams.
• Coordinated export logistics, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Developed new international customers, supporting export business growth.

Sourcing & Technology Transfer Manager - TANA NETTING Co., Ltd. - Bangkok / Chonburi, Thailand

(2011-01 - 2012-01)

Oversaw procurement, supplier development, quality assurance and technology transfer for WHO-certified public health products across Thailand, China, Vietnam & Cambodia.

• Managed procurement and production of approximately 900,000 WHO-certified long-lasting insecticidal nets.
• Negotiated supplier contracts and coordinated procurement with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Directed supplier qualification, quality control and final inspections, ensuring WHOPES compliance.
• Provided technology transfer and technical training to overseas manufacturing partners.
• Coordinated import and local treatment of untreated mosquito nets at Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate.

Department Manager – Procurement & Supplier Development (Furniture, Pottery & DIY) - MGB - Metro Group Buying - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

(2008-01 - 2011-01)

Led regional procurement, supplier development and fulfillment across Vietnam, Thailand & Malaysia for European retailers.

• Managed €31.6M in annual procurement turnover, driving 19% year-on-year business growth.
• Developed and managed 17 key suppliers across Furniture, Pottery & DIY categories.
• Reduced customer claims by 45% through supplier development, factory quality improvements and new quality assurance processes.
• Negotiated supplier selection, commercial agreements and cost optimization, ensuring compliance with BSCI, BRC and international quality standards.
• Managed merchandising and quality control teams, coordinating production planning and factory execution.
• Improved shipment reliability from 80% to 93% by implementing off-season production and strategic warehousing in Malaysia for seasonal products sourced from Thailand and Vietnam.

Business Development Manager - WILL SEE Co., Ltd. - Bangkok, Thailand

(2007-01 - 2008-01)

Managed international business development and partner expansion across Europe & the GCC.

• Expanded the international office network by opening 10 new offices.
• Developed new distribution channels and long-term commercial partnerships.
• Identified new product opportunities through international trade shows, expanding the product portfolio.

Representative Office Manager - LANNA PLANTS DECO Co., Ltd. - Rayong, Thailand

(2001-01 - 2006-01)

Oversaw procurement, fulfillment, supplier development and export operations across Thailand, Vietnam & China, supplying Importers, Garden Centre Chains and DIY Stores in France, Spain & Italy.

• Managed approximately US$1.7M in annual export sales, shipping 160 × 40' containers per year.
• Expanded supplier networks and negotiated commercial agreements.
• Coordinated production planning, quality control and export logistics, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Performed supplier qualification, product inspections and quality control.
• Created marketing materials and promoted new products, driving business development.
• Developed the European customer base, driving export growth.

Quality Control Manager - POP ART Co., Ltd. - Bangkok, Thailand

(2000-01 - 2001-01)

Led quality control operations, ensuring ISO 2859 / AQL compliance across Thailand and Laos.

• Managed quality control teams and coordinated production quality with factories and customers.
• Performed in-line and final inspections, ensuring compliance with ISO 2859 / AQL standards.
• Investigated quality issues and production delays, implementing corrective actions.

Sales Executive - APACABAR FRANCE - Paris, France

(1999-01 - 2000-01)

Supported sales operations, including client negotiations and order coordination.

Bachelor's Degree - Agronomy - Antibes, France (1995-01 - 1995-01)

Diploma BTS - International Trade - Antibes, France (1997-01 - 1997-01)

English Studies Program - English - Oxford, United Kingdom (1998-01 - 1998-01)

Chinese Language Studies - Chinese Language - Kunming, China (1999-01 - 1999-01)

Thai Language Program - Thai Language - Bangkok, Thailand (2000-01 - 2000-01)