Remote APAC Electronics Sourcing Leader

Smiths Group; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group in Penang is seeking a Regional Category Manager – Electronics (APAC) to lead regional sourcing for electronic components and direct materials across APAC, including semiconductors, PCB/PCBA, connectors, and EMS. You will onboard suppliers, manage SRM strategies, and align sourcing with business objectives across engineering, operations, and planning teams.

The role emphasizes delivering cost, quality, and delivery improvements, negotiating terms, and reducing lead times through

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Smiths Group in Penang is seeking a Regional Category Manager – Electronics (APAC) to lead regional sourcing for electronic components and direct materials across APAC, including semiconductors, PCB/PCBA, connectors, and EMS. You will onboard suppliers, manage SRM strategies, and align sourcing with business objectives across engineering, operations, and planning teams.

The role emphasizes delivering cost, quality, and delivery improvements, negotiating terms, and reducing lead times through