Remote APAC Electronics Category Lead

Smiths Detection (Australia) Pty Ltd; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection (Australia) Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead regional APAC strategies for electronic components and direct materials. The role requires hands-on execution, supplier onboarding, and close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to improve TCO, lead times, and supply continuity.

You will manage category strategies across semiconductors, PCB/PCBA, connectors, and related electronics, while engaging stakeholders across a matrixed

Qualifications

• Proven experience in direct sourcing, procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing within electronics/tech industries.
• Experience managing regional APAC suppliers and sourcing activities.
• Strong understanding of electronics supply chains and supplier landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional sourcing and category strategies for electronic components and direct materials across APAC.
• Lead sourcing across semiconductors, PCB/PCBA, connectors, passive components, EMS, and related electronics commodities.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers to support growth and resilience.
• Build and execute SRM strategies with key suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Planning to align strategies.
• Drive supplier selection and awards based on TCO, quality, delivery, risk, and working capital.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, capacity, and performance improvements.
• Deliver lead-time reduction and speed-to-market through proactive supplier engagement.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Strategic sourcing

APAC regional sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Job description

Smiths Detection (Australia) Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead regional APAC strategies for electronic components and direct materials. The role requires hands-on execution, supplier onboarding, and close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to improve TCO, lead times, and supply continuity.

You will manage category strategies across semiconductors, PCB/PCBA, connectors, and related electronics, while engaging stakeholders across a matrixed