about the company
Our client is one of the renowned auotmotive technology leader. We are seeking a high-caliber Category Director to lead the global sourcing and portfolio strategy for one of the most critical segments in the automotive world: Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Discrete Semiconductors.
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about the job
Global Category Leadership: Architect and execute comprehensive global strategies for PCB and Discrete component portfolios, ensuring full alignment with corporate growth, margin, and market-share objectives.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Orchestrate a world-class supplier ecosystem. You will lead high-stakes contract negotiations and manage end-to-end supplier performance to guarantee uncompromised quality, cost-competitiveness, and supply chain precision.
Market Intelligence & Risk Resilience: Serve as the definitive internal authority on electronics market dynamics, leveraging data analytics to anticipate global shifts and proactively neutralize supply chain risks.
Cross-Functional Synergy: Act as a strategic partner to Engineering and Product Development teams, integrating category roadmaps into the core of next-generation product innovation.
Value Transformation: Spearhead "Design-for-Value" (DfV) initiatives, value engineering, and continuous improvement projects to aggressively optimize cost structures while enhancing product performance.
Executive Reporting: Define and monitor rigorous performance KPIs, providing the C-suite with transparent, data-backed insights into category health and strategic progress.
skills and experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain, with a focus on PCB and Discrete components.
To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Noelle at noelle.ng(@)randstad.com.sg .
(EA: 94C3609/ R1982617)