Key Responsibilities
- Lead coordination with Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners to ensure successful execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and production readiness.
- Conduct Material Clear-to-Build (CTB) assessments to identify potential shortages and implement recovery actions to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Evaluate and process purchasing requirements, including purchase orders, engineering changes, and supplier quotations, while ensuring procurement data accuracy within ERP/business systems.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules and project timelines.
- Drive procurement planning and supplier management activities to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Analyze commodity pricing, material consumption trends, and forecast volumes to support strategic sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance related to lead time, delivery commitments, quality compliance, and subcontract execution.
- Support sourcing strategies through supplier benchmarking, alternative sourcing evaluations, and make-versus-buy assessments.
- Partner with suppliers and Quality Assurance teams to resolve material quality concerns and improve supply chain reliability.
- Contribute to commodity management initiatives, including market analysis, supplier development, pricing reviews, and product availability planning across regional or global supply networks.
- Maintain integrity of procurement master data, supplier databases, and material parameters to support efficient operational execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, or operations management within manufacturing environments.
- At least 3 years of direct experience working with or supporting Contract Manufacturers (CMs), particularly within Program Management, Materials Planning, Purchasing, or Supply Chain functions.
- Strong background in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or high-volume contract manufacturing operations in both local and international environments.
- Proven experience managing procurement and material planning activities for new projects, product transfers, or production ramp-ups.
- Solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ERP systems, and procurement execution processes throughout the product lifecycle.
- Demonstrated capability in coordinating suppliers to support production continuity and NPI milestone achievement.
- Knowledge of supply chain strategies related to inventory optimization, material flow, and multi-site manufacturing transfers.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and supplier management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
- Proficient communication skills in coordinating with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and global teams.
Desired Skills and Experience
Contract Manufacturing
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Supply Chain Management
Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Materials Management
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Production Planning
Commodity Management
Supplier Management
Supplier Quality Management
