Strategic Supplier Manager

Experts Group International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Experts Group International in Singapore is seeking a Strategic Supplier Manager to own the PCB supplier base, develop long-term supplier strategies, and ensure alignment with technology roadmaps and growth.

You will lead negotiations, capacity planning, NPI involvement and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Product Management, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver resilient supply and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of strategic supplier management, sourcing or procurement in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PCB suppliers, PCB technologies, manufacturing processes or ramp-up.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations and long-term commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting NPI, ramp-ups or capacity expansion initiatives.
• Exposure to supplier investment discussions, capacity planning or material buffer strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a global, matrix-organised business across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term supply chain needs.
• Manage strategic PCB supplier relationships throughout the full supplier lifecycle.
• Build partnerships with key suppliers to support growth and supply stability.
• Lead commercial negotiations and establish long-term supplier agreements.
• Develop pricing models, capacity commitments and commercial frameworks for long-term value.
• Manage contractual risks, supplier commitments and commercial escalations.
• Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks, monitoring delivery, quality, cost and effectiveness.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier capacity, quality, technology and continuity of supply.
• Drive corrective actions and resolve structural supplier issues at a strategic level.
• Lead strategic capacity and investment discussions with PCB suppliers.
• Develop long-term capacity plans to support growth and changing demand.
• Establish material buffer strategies and ramp-up safeguards for continuity of supply.
• Support fast and reliable NPI by engaging suppliers early in development.
• Ensure supplier technology and capacity align with future product requirements.
• Develop supplier ramp-up and stabilisation strategies for launches and volume increases.
• Work closely with Commodity Management, R&D, Product Management, Quality, Operations and senior stakeholders.
• Align supplier capabilities with future business requirements and growth plans.
• Ensure effective communication between internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, innovation, supply base optimization and dual sourcing.
• Drive continuous improvement across the supplier network.
• Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, total cost, cost stability, quality and improvements.
• Establish mitigation and improvement plans where performance lags.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

NPI experience

Stakeholder management

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related

Job description

A global technology leader operating in the semiconductor testing and measurement industry is looking to appoint a Strategic Supplier Manager to take ownership of its strategic PCB supplier base.

The role will be responsible for developing and implementing supplier strategies that support long-term business growth, supply chain resilience and evolving technology requirements. This includes managing key supplier relationships, establishing long-term commercial agreements, securing capacity and ensuring suppliers are aligned with future business demands.

A key focus will be supporting new product introductions (NPI) and business growth through effective supplier capacity planning, investment discussions and ramp-up strategies. Working closely with R&D, Product Management, Quality and Manufacturing teams, the successful candidate will ensure the supplier network can support both current production requirements and future technology developments.

This is a strategic supplier management position, with responsibility for driving cost improvements, mitigating supply risks, strengthening supplier partnerships and building a scalable, reliable supply base.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Supplier Management

• Develop and implement supplier strategies aligned with business objectives, technology roadmaps and long-term supply chain requirements.
• Manage strategic PCB supplier relationships throughout the full supplier lifecycle.
• Build strong partnerships with key suppliers to support long-term business growth and supply stability.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Lead commercial negotiations and establish long-term supplier agreements.
• Develop pricing models, capacity commitments and commercial frameworks that support long-term value creation.
• Manage contractual risks, supplier commitments and commercial escalations.
• Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks, monitoring delivery, quality, cost and overall supplier effectiveness.
• Identify and mitigate risks relating to supplier capacity, quality, technology and continuity of supply.
• Drive corrective actions and resolve structural supplier issues at a strategic level.

Capacity Planning & Supply Resilience

• Lead strategic capacity and investment discussions with PCB suppliers.
• Develop long-term capacity plans to support business growth and changing demand.
• Establish appropriate material buffer strategies and ramp-up safeguards to ensure continuity of supply.

New Product Introduction & Ramp-Up

• Support fast and reliable NPI by engaging suppliers early in the development process.
• Ensure supplier technology, manufacturing processes and capacity are aligned with future product requirements.
• Develop supplier ramp-up and stabilisation strategies to support new product launches and increased production volumes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Commodity Management, R&D, Product Management, Quality, Operations and senior stakeholders.
• Align supplier capabilities with future business requirements, technology developments and growth plans.
• Ensure effective communication between internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, innovation, supply base optimisation and dual sourcing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier network.
• Monitor key performance indicators including on-time delivery, total cost, cost stability, quality and cost improvement.
• Establish mitigation plans and improvement initiatives where performance falls below expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic supplier management, sourcing or procurement within a complex technical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with PCB suppliers, ideally with knowledge of PCB technologies, manufacturing processes, supplier qualification or production ramp-up.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management and long-term commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-ups or capacity expansion initiatives.
• Exposure to supplier investment discussions, capacity planning, long-term supply agreements or material buffer strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a global, matrix-organised business and across multiple functions.