Electronics Category Manager, APAC

Job Opportunity

Regional Category Manager Electronics (APAC)

Based remotely in Penang and surrounding areas this role will require occasional travel to the Johor office for stakeholder meetings collaboration and business needs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead sourcing strategy across the APAC region driving category excellence supplier partnerships and improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lead times and speed to market..

An exciting opportunity for an experienced sourcing professional with deep expertise in electronic components semiconductors EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) PCBAs PCBs connectors and related direct materials categories. This role offers the chance to drive category excellence strengthen strategic supplier partnerships and deliver improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lead times supply continuity and speed to market.

A highly visible role that combines strategic sourcing leadership with hands-on execution working closely with global leadership manufacturing facilities and regional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

What you will be doing

• Develop and execute regional sourcing and category strategies for electronic components and direct materials across APAC
• Lead sourcing activities across categories including semiconductors PCB/PCBA connectors passive components electromechanical parts EMS and related electronics commodities
• Identify evaluate qualify and onboard suppliers to support business growth and supply chain resilience
• Build and execute supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies across key suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Partner closely with Engineering Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain and Planning teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
• Drive supplier selection and award decisions based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) quality delivery performance risk and working capital considerations
• Lead negotiations covering pricing commercial agreements capacity commitments and supplier performance improvements
• Deliver lead-time reduction initiatives and improve speed-to-market through proactive supplier engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Execute low-cost country sourcing strategies to improve competitiveness and support regional manufacturing requirements
• Lead supplier segmentation panel management and performance reviews
• Monitor market trends supply risks component availability and industry developments impacting the electronics supply chain
• Ensure compliance with sourcing governance procurement policies and strategic frameworks
• Balance strategic category planning with hands-on sourcing execution and supplier engagement

Qualifications :

What youll bring

• Proven experience in direct sourcing procurement category management or strategic sourcing within the electronics industry
• Strong sourcing experience across one or more of the following categories:
  • Electronic components
  • Semiconductors
  • EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services)
  • PCB/PCBA
  • Connectors
  • Electromechanical components
  • Passive components
• Demonstrated success managing regional APAC suppliers and sourcing activities
• Strong understanding of electronics supply chains supplier landscapes and manufacturing environments
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and delivering measurable cost quality and delivery improvements
• Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and drive outcomes across a matrixed organisation
• High level of ownership with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Strong communication skills and cultural awareness when working across APAC markets
• Experience supporting supplier development supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives

Nice to have

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering Supply Chain Procurement Business or a related discipline
• APICS and/or MCIPS certification (or working towards)
• Experience in global manufacturing or matrix organisations
• Exposure to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks
• Experience leading low-cost country sourcing supplier consolidation and TCO optimisation initiatives
• Strong understanding of semiconductor and electronic component market dynamics across Asia-Pacific regions

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time