Director of Supply Chain – SE Asia

Libra Industries Acquisition; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 154,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing EMS company is looking for a Director of Sourcing & Supply Chain SE Asia to lead strategic sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships across the region. This role requires over 10 years of experience in supply chain procurement with a strong background in SE Asian markets. Candidates should possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to travel and operate independently in a complex global environment. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain procurement, or supplier development.
• Deep exposure to SE Asia manufacturing regions and supplier markets.
• Strong negotiation skills with high-value supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy in SE Asia for key commodities.
• Manage supplier evaluations and audits.
• Drive cost management and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Supply chain procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Director Sourcing & Supply Chain SE Asia

Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: SVP Supply Chain
Location: SE Asia (preferred)

Why Libra

Libra is a fast-growing EMS company where your work makes a real impact. We offer a collaborative culture opportunities to grow and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that support customers across industrial medical semiconductor and aerospace markets.

Position Overview

The Director Sourcing & Supply Chain SE Asia is a newly created role focused on building optimizing and managing Libra’s supplier network across Southeast Asia. This leader will drive all strategic sourcing activities, supplier identification, qualification, negotiation and cost management while also overseeing supply chain execution to ensure consistent delivery quality and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings deep sourcing expertise within electronics/EMS and complex manufacturing, strong knowledge of SE Asia supply markets and the ability to operate independently in a new and evolving global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development

• Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy in SE Asia for key commodities (PCBA, metals, plastics, cable, harnesses, electro mechanicals and value‑add assemblies).
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers that support cost, quality, lead‑time and capacity objectives.
• Conduct supplier audits, maturity assessments, technical capability reviews and risk evaluations.
• Build a multi‑country supplier roadmap that supports diversification, scalability and long‑term competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of regional market trends, cost drivers, labor structures and geopolitical risks.

Cost Management & Commercial Negotiation

• Own commercial negotiations, contract structures, long‑term pricing agreements and competitive quoting cycles.
• Build and maintain cost models to drive transparency and margin improvement.
• Partner with engineering to implement value‑engineering initiatives and optimize total cost of ownership.

Supply Chain Execution & Operational Performance

• Ensure site level excellence by managing MRP execution, supplier delivery performance, lead times, inventory flow and issue escalation across SE Asia suppliers.
• Collaborate with global logistics teams to optimize freight routing and cross‑border movement of goods.
• Monitor supplier adherence to schedule requirements and proactively address delays, shortages and production risks.
• Drive consistent operational alignment between suppliers and Libras internal sites (US and Mexico).
• Support S&OP processes with accurate supplier capacity, lead‑time and constraint insights.

Quality & Compliance Partnership

• Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams on supplier qualification, corrective actions and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (ISO, AS9100, ITAR when applicable) and customer‑specific standards.
• Support supplier scorecard development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Operations and Sales to support new product introductions, customer requirements and long‑term business planning.
• Act as Libras primary point of contact for SE Asia supply chain matters, communicating expectations, risks and opportunities.
• As the SE Asia strategy matures, help build and mentor a regional sourcing/supply chain support team.

Qualifications

Required

• 10 years of strategic sourcing, supply chain procurement or supplier development experience, preferably within EMS, electronics, aerospace / defense or advanced manufacturing.
• Deep exposure to SE Asia manufacturing regions and supplier markets (Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, etc.).
• Demonstrated success negotiating major supplier contracts and managing high‑value supplier relationships.
• Experience overseeing supply chain execution (delivery performance, logistics, inventory flow, escalation management).
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with proven ability to drive cost reductions and sourcing strategies.
• Ability to travel extensively and operate independently in a global matrixed environment.

Preferred

• Existing supplier network in SE Asia.
• Experience with PCBA electromechanical assemblies or complex engineered products.
• Understanding of global logistics, import/export compliance or ITAR controls.
• Multilingual capability (Mandarin, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay or Bahasa Indonesian).