Assistant Manager - Vendor Development

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and develop new vendors for electronic components, PCBs, PCBAs, SMT consumables and other electronics-related materials.
• Conduct vendor identification, evaluation, capability assessment.
• Coordinate with the Quality, Engineering, Production and Purchasing teams for vendor approval.
• Conduct supplier visits or audits to assess manufacturing capability, quality systems and capacity.
• Obtain and compare quotations; support cost negotiation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop alternate/local sources to reduce dependency and improve supply continuity.
• Ensure vendors meet required quality standards, specifications and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate samples, trial lots, PPAP/FAI or other required approval documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance through Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD) parameters.
• Work with suppliers on corrective actions for quality issues and delivery concerns.
• Maintain vendor database, evaluation records, development status and commercial documentation.
• Support localization and new product development activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers for urgent material requirements to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Develop vendors for SMT-related consumables such as solder paste, solder wire, stencil, feeder-related items, ESD materials, chemicals and packaging materials, as applicable.