Supplier Development Manager
Core
Create, develop, and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive improvement in supplier performance, capabilities, authenticity, and competitiveness within the independent electronic components distribution ecosystem.
Role type
Supplier Development Manager
Builds
Supplier base expansion, performance improvement initiatives, and strategic partnerships for electronic component distributors
Domain
Electronics distribution / Supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification, performance management, capability evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, data reporting, ethical sourcing compliance, market supply base analysis
Preferred skills
ERP familiarity, knowledge of electronic component authenticity and traceability, creative problem solving, entrepreneurial mindset
Technologies
VIS (Velocity Information System), ERP
Responsibilities
Identify and expand supplier base in China; monitor and evaluate supplier performance, quality, authenticity, and responsiveness; coordinate with Purchasing Management to execute sourcing initiatives; manage supplier development activities including qualification and ongoing capability evaluation; build trusted partnerships with strategic suppliers; ensure supplier adherence to corporate policies and ethical sourcing expectations; maintain supplier data and performance metrics in VIS; represent company culture to the supplier community
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC