Role Summary
We're looking for a Manager, Supply Chain to lead procurement and supplier quality for our Singapore hub. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain and Logistics, you'll manage a small team and own key supplier relationships across the Asia-Pacific region—ensuring we source the right components, from the right partners, at the right quality and cost.
Responsibilities:
Procurement & Sourcing
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard regional suppliers for components and materials critical to SST and power electronics manufacturing
- Negotiate and manage contracts with strategic partners to secure high-quality materials at competitive total cost (price, tariffs, lead time, quality)
- Develop and maintain a healthy supplier pipeline to reduce single-source risk and support NPI timelines
- Partner with engineering and NPI teams to support component selection and early supplier engagement
Supplier Quality & Development
- Own supplier qualification and ongoing performance management for the APAC supplier base
- Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments; drive corrective actions where needed
- Track and report supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, and responsiveness
- Build long-term supplier partnerships that support Amperesand's growth and quality standards
Team & Cross-functional
- Lead and develop a small supply chain team in Singapore
- Collaborate closely with the Global Supply Chain Managers and US-based teams to ensure regional strategy aligns with global objectives
- Provide visibility into sourcing status, supplier risk, and material readiness to cross-functional stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field
- 5+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead or people management capacity
- Background in procurement or supplier quality for hardware, electronics, or industrial manufacturing
- Experience working with APAC suppliers; familiarity with regional manufacturing ecosystems (e.g. contract manufacturers, component suppliers in China, Taiwan, or Southeast Asia)
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience tracking supplier KPIs and driving performance improvements
- Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities
- Willingness to travel regionally up to 20%
Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.
How to apply- Please submit your application through this link: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/amperesand/jobs/4179790009