Category Manager Electrical OEM, Cables Assemblies | NTS Singapore

At NTS we make it possible together

Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day we work on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether its ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.

Do you want to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction Are you driven enthusiastic and does your heart beat faster for high-tech product development
Then get started as Category Manager Electrical OEM Cable Assemblies at NTS Singapore and lets make it possible together.

Job Description

As a Category Manager Electrical OEM Cable Assemblies at NTS Singapore you will be responsible for defining and executing category strategies for electrical components and cable assemblies across regional and global supply bases. You will work closely with engineering quality manufacturing and project teams to ensure technical alignment cost competitiveness and supply continuity. This role requires strong commercial acumen technical understanding and the ability to lead supplier relationships in a fast-paced high-tech environment.

Furthermore your key responsibilities are:

• Develop and execute long-term category strategies to ensure cost efficiency quality and supply security.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including competitive bidding contract negotiations and long-term supplier agreements (LTAs).

• Drive supplier development programs focused on quality capacity cost optimization and risk mitigation.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production transfer projects by ensuring supplier readiness and on-time delivery.

• Conduct market intelligence and cost analysis including TCO and should-cost modeling to identify value creation opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers up to executive level.

Responsibilities & Authorities

• Develop and manage local regional and global supplier bases for critical electrical components and cable assemblies.

• Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards regulatory requirements and intellectual property (IP) protection.

• Implement and maintain vendor risk management frameworks including periodic risk assessments.

• Track category performance monitor KPIs and generate periodic productivity and savings reports.

• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects from concept through industrialization and serial production.

• Negotiate cost reduction initiatives aligned with product cost roadmaps through fact-based negotiations and VA/VE.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer.
  

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering (Electrical preferred) Business or a related field.

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 5 years of strategic procurement experience in mechatronics and electrical components/assemblies with technical validation.

• Proven experience collaborating with engineering quality manufacturing and project teams.

• Strong background in supplier development cost optimization and risk management.

• Hands-on experience in contract negotiation TCO analysis and cost modeling.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings GD&T and BOMs and translate constraints into sourcing requirements.

• Experience in early supplier involvement strategic project sourcing and supplier qualification based on QLTC.

• Excellent communication negotiation analytical and project management skills.

• Self-motivated positive and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment while being a strong team player.
  

Your Terms of Employment

At NTS we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You are given the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague.

Your unique challenge at NTS includes at least the following conditions:

• Competitive salary

• Annual Wage Supplement

• Term Life & Medical Insurance Coverage

• Personal growth and development opportunities through training and/or education

• 18 days of Annual Leave
  

About NTS

We deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development manufacturing and assembly we bring the supply chain together. NTS is a Tier-1 supplier to OEMs serving the worlds most advanced Semiconductor Opto-Mechatronics and Analytical industries with operations across Europe Asia and the US.

Although we operate globally we remain firmly rooted locally. Our people are the core of NTStheir craftsmanship customer focus and technical excellence make everything possible. Together we create a culture we are proud of because we make it possible together.

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