Director of Supply Chain – SE Asia

Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: SVP Supply Chain
Location: SE Asia (preferred)

Why Libra
Libra is a fast-growing EMS company where your work makes a real impact. We offer a collaborative culture opportunities to grow and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that support customers across industrial medical semiconductor and aerospace markets.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director Sourcing & Supply Chain SE Asia is a newly created role focused on building optimizing and managing Libras supplier network across Southeast Asia. This leader will drive all strategic sourcing activitiessupplier identification qualification negotiation and cost managementwhile also overseeing supply chain execution to ensure consistent
delivery quality and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings deep sourcing expertise within electronics/EMS and complex manufacturing strong knowledge of SE Asia supply markets and the ability to operate independently in a new and evolving global footprint.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development (Primary Focus)
Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy in SE Asia for key commodities (PCBA metals plastics cable harnesses electro mechanicals and value-add assemblies).
Identify evaluate and onboard new suppliers that support cost quality lead time and capacity objectives.
Conduct supplier audits maturity assessments technical capability reviews and risk evaluations.
Build a multi-country supplier roadmap that supports diversification scalability and long-term competitiveness.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of regional market trends cost drivers labor structures and geopolitical risks.

Cost Management & Commercial Negotiation
Own commercial negotiations contract structures long-term pricing agreements and competitive quoting cycles.
Build and maintain cost models to drive transparency and margin improvement.
Partner with engineering to implement value-engineering initiatives and optimize total cost of ownership.

Supply Chain Execution & Operational Performance
Ensure site level excellence by managing MRP execution supplier delivery performance lead times inventory flow and issue escalation across SE Asia suppliers.
Collaborate with global logistics teams to optimize freight routing and crossborder movement of goods.
Monitor supplier adherence to schedule requirements and proactively address delays shortages and production risks.
Drive consistent operational alignment between suppliers and Libras internal sites (US and Mexico).
Support S&OP processes with accurate supplier capacity lead-time and constraint insights.

Quality & Compliance Partnership
Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams on supplier qualification corrective actions and ongoing performance monitoring. Drive supplier actions accordingly.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (ISO AS9100 ITAR when applicable) and customer-specific standards.
Support supplier scorecard development and continuous improvement initiatives. Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Program Management Engineering Operations and Sales to support new product introductions customer requirements and long-term business planning.
Act as Libras primary point of contact for SE Asia supply chain matters communicating expectations risks and opportunities.
As the SE Asia strategy matures help build and mentor a regional sourcing/supply chain support team.

Qualifications Required
10 years of strategic sourcing supply chain procurement or supplier development experiencepreferably within EMS electronics aerospace/defense or advanced manufacturing.
Deep exposure to SE Asia manufacturing regions and supplier markets (Vietnam Thailand Malaysia Singapore Philippines Indonesia etc.).
Demonstrated success negotiating major supplier contracts and managing high value supplier relationships.
Experience overseeing supply chain execution (delivery performance logistics inventory flow escalation management).
Strong analytical and commercial acumen with proven ability to drive cost reductions and sourcing strategies.
Ability to travel extensively (5075%) and operate independently in a global matrixed environment.

Qualifications Preferred
Existing supplier network in SE Asia.
Experience with PCBA electromechanical assemblies or complex engineered products.
Understanding of global logistics import/export compliance or ITAR controls.
Multilingual capability (Mandarin Vietnamese Thai Malay or Bahasa Indonesian).