Asia Sourcing Manager

INGO Manufacturing Philippines Inc.; Calabarzon; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

INGO Manufacturing Philippines Inc. is looking for an Asia Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing across China, India and other Asian hubs, with a primary focus on electronic components.

The role bridges procurement, engineering and manufacturing to ensure supply alternatives meet technical specifications and cost targets. The successful candidate will build a diversified supplier base, drive total cost of ownership improvements, and negotiate favorable terms.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) and able to communicate with suppliers across Asia.
• 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience with a strong track record in China sourcing, particularly for electronic components.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing on technical sourcing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for electronic components across China, India and other Asian markets.
• Identify, qualify and manage suppliers to meet design, quality and cost targets.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to translate requirements into sourcing briefs.
• Drive cost-down initiatives and total cost of ownership improvements across categories.
• Support NPIs and production through supplier performance management and issue resolution.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description: Asia Sourcing Manager

Location: Philippines or Malaysia (hybrid/remote)

Department: Global Supply Chain / Procurement

Reports To: Regional Commercial Leader and dotted line to Global Supply Chain Leader

Travel: Frequent travel to China, India, and other sourcing markets required, up to 25%

About the Role

An experienced Asia Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities across China, India, and other key Asian manufacturing hubs, with a primary focus on electronic components and items. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of procurement, engineering, and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will act as the critical bridge between our global engineering teams and the supplier base in Asia, ensuring that new and existing products are sourced efficiently, competitively, and meet the desired technical specifications by the engineering teams. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong commercial sourcing instincts with the technical fluency to engage directly with engineers and factory floors.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for electronic components and related items across China, India, and other Asian markets, identifying and qualifying new suppliers while managing existing vendor relationships.


• Partner closely with the global engineering team to understand technical specifications, translate requirements into sourcing briefs, and identify suppliers capable of meeting design, quality, and cost targets.


• Work hand-in-hand with manufacturing teams to ensure sourced components integrate smoothly into production, resolving supply-related issues that arise during NPI (new product introduction) and ongoing production.


• Conduct supplier visits, audits, and negotiations in China and other sourcing regions; act as the on-the-ground point of contact for supplier escalations.


• Drive cost-down initiatives and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis across sourced categories.


• Build and maintain a strong, diversified supplier pipeline to reduce single-source risk and improve resilience across the supply chain.


• Monitor market trends, capacity, and pricing dynamics in China and India to proactively flag risks or opportunities to leadership.


• Support contract negotiation, terms management, and ongoing supplier performance reviews (quality, delivery, cost).


• Act as a key liaison between regional suppliers and global stakeholders, ensuring clear, timely communication across language and cultural lines.


• Build a strong, trusted working relationship with global engineering and manufacturing teams, with sourcing seen as a strategic enabler rather than a transactional function.


• Consistent delivery against cost, quality, and lead-time targets for sourced electronic and related components.

Requirements

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) — essential, as the role requires direct, unmediated communication with Chinese suppliers and factories.


• 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience with a strong track record in China sourcing, particularly for electronic components or items.


• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with engineering and/or manufacturing teams on technical sourcing requirements.


• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of delivering measurable cost savings.


• Comfortable with frequent travel within China, India, and other parts of Asia.


• Based in the Philippines or Malaysia.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate supplier capability, cost structures, and quality systems.

Additional Assets

• Sourcing experience in plastics, metal/metal fabrication, or automation industry components, in addition to electronics.


• Existing supplier network or relationships in China’s electronics manufacturing clusters.


• Experience sourcing from India or other emerging Asian manufacturing markets, in addition to China.


• Familiarity with quality systems and standards relevant to electronics manufacturing (e.g., ISO 9001, IPC standards).


• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) processes alongside engineering teams.