Global Category Manager - PCB

gmp recruitment services (s) pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned Global Sourcing Leader to develop and implement PCB component strategies that cut costs, improve quality, and ensure supply continuity across regions. You will drive supplier selection, negotiate contracts, manage performance reviews, and lead corrective actions while aligning category plans with new product development and sustainability goals.

The role requires proactive market analysis of PCB manufacturing trends, risk monitoring, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in global category management or procurement, preferably within electronics or PCB sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, market dynamics, supplier base and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for PCB components to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and performance evaluation processes for PCB suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and supply chain risks relevant to PCBs proactively identify opportunities and challenges.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with business objectives, new product development, and sustainability goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, corrective actions, and fostering innovation and partnership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements for PCB sourcing.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

PCB knowledge

Supplier market dynamics

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Primary Job Purpose:

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for PCB components to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and performance evaluation processes for PCB suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and supply chain risks relevant to PCBs proactively identify opportunities and challenges.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with business objectives, new product development, and sustainability goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, corrective actions, and fostering innovation and partnership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements for PCB sourcing.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in global category management or procurement, preferably within electronics or PCB sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, market dynamics, supplier base and quality standards.
• This is a global role, requiring occasional international travel to meet suppliers and attend industry events.