Electronics Category Manager, APAC

Smith's Group • johor bahru, johor • Posted July 02, 2026

About the Role

Job Opportunity

  • Regional Category Manager – Electronics role leading sourcing strategy across the APAC region.
  • Opportunity to drive category excellence, supplier partnerships, and improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), lead times, and speed to market.
  • Strategic and hands‑on role working closely with global leadership and regional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

What you will be doing

  • Develop and execute regional electronics category strategies aligned with global direction
  • Embed category management and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices across APAC manufacturing sites
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, and IBP teams
  • Manage supplier selection and award decisions based on TCO (cost, quality, delivery, working capital)
  • Drive lead‑time reduction and speed‑to‑market improvements through cross‑functional col...