Supplier Development Manager

Liberte HR Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electronics firm based in Singapore is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to drive supply chain excellence. Responsibilities include building strategic supplier partnerships, delivering market insights, and accelerating sales growth. The ideal candidate should have 8-15 years of experience in the electronics components industry and fluency in Mandarin for effective communication with clients and suppliers. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 8 to 15 years experience in the electronics components industry.
• Track record of relationships with suppliers and franchise distributors.
• Mandarin fluency for communication with customers and suppliers in China.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and advise on supplier capabilities.
• Produce market reports to inform business decisions.

Skills

Sales Growth

Collaboration

Mandarin

Strategic Partnerships

Communication Skills

Supply Components

Job description

Our client, an expert in its field is seeking a dynamic Supplier Development Manager to be part of their team. The role involves driving supply chain excellence by forging strategic suplier partnerships, delivering market insights, and accelerating sales growth in the global electronics components sector.

Responsibilities

Supplier Strategy & Collaboration

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers (e.g., franchise distributors).
• Negotiate competitive pricing, parts access, and industry insights.
• Advise on supplier capabilities, risks, and performance improvements.

Market & Competitive Insights

• Analyse trends, pricing, and availability to guide sourcing/sales strategies.
• Serve as the global expert for assigned manufacturers.
• Produce weekly/monthly market reports to inform business decisions.
• Identify and deliver daily/weekly sales opportunities with favorable terms.
• Advise on customer pricing strategies and drive quarterly revenue growth.
• Collaborate with Sales/Sourcing to optimize deal execution.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Global Commodity Management and Sales teams to align supplier and business goals.
• Train internal teams on market dynamics and supplier opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 8 to 15 years experience in electronics components industry (semiconductors/board-level ICs focus).
• Track record of relationships with suppliers and franchise distributors.
• Mandarin fluency is essential for daily communication with customer and suppliers in China.
• In-depth knowledge of parts and manufacturers and other board level ICs and semiconductors.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to synthesize market information into actionable strategies, market reports, and internal training materials.

Required Skills

• Sales Growth
• Collaboration
• Dynamics
• Strategic Partnerships
• Distributors
• Mandarin
• Partnerships
• Sourcing
• Communication Skills
• Supply Components
• Electronics Availability
• Strategy
• Materials
• Suppliers
• Business Leadership
• Sales Training
• Communication
• Management