Strategic Electronics Sourcing Leader | €70M+ Spend

WSAudiology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WSAudiology in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for high-value electronics categories with global scope. You will drive cost savings, negotiate terms, and align supplier strategy with R&D, Quality, Operations and Purchasing.

You will own supplier relationships, manage selection and performance, and engage in New Product Introduction projects to support seamless product launches.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain; with 8+ years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience in engaging cross-site manufacturing and R&D counterparts in the electronics industry or category; past management of categories value exceeding €70 million
• Strong analytical skills in quantitative analysis such as TCO modeling and product cost modeling to identify cost saving opportunities
• Ability to manage cost saving projects independently, negotiate contract terms toward WSA objectives, and interact across cross-functional and global organizations
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a result-driven mindset and the ability to collaborate across sites, globally and cross-functionally

Responsibilities

• Own strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, including business continuity planning, for high-value categories exceeding €70 million per annum
• Formulate and execute cost saving initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, productivity/SLP, benchmarking, and cost model analysis
• Align with cross-site and functional managers across R&D, Quality, Operations, and Purchasing to align supplier strategy with category needs
• Engage in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, including supplier selection and roadmap planning
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, development, and phase-out
• Negotiate price, terms, and commercial conditions of contracts, providing contracting support and statements of work in collaboration with legal
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and sustain strong, cooperative partnerships

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

WSAudiology in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for high-value electronics categories with global scope. You will drive cost savings, negotiate terms, and align supplier strategy with R&D, Quality, Operations and Purchasing.

You will own supplier relationships, manage selection and performance, and engage in New Product Introduction projects to support seamless product launches.