About the Role

A global high-technology manufacturing organization is looking for a senior Strategic Sourcing & NPD Program Manager to lead supply chain execution for complex new product development programs.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and project management, and plays a critical role in ensuring new products are successfully industrialized through external manufacturing partners.

You will oversee end-to-end supply chain readiness, from early design engagement through product launch and production ramp-up, while driving structured project governance across multiple concurrent programs.

Key Responsibilities

NPD & Supply Chain Strategy

Define and execute supply chain strategies supporting new product development and industrialization
Develop mid- to long-term execution roadmaps aligned with program milestones and business objectives
Ensure supplier and manufacturing readiness throughout the product lifecycle

Supplier & Contract Manufacturing Management

Act as the primary interface with external manufacturing partners and strategic suppliers
Align suppliers on technical requirements, capacity planning, prototyping schedules, and delivery commitments
Drive issue resolution related to manufacturability, yield, quality, and production constraints

Design & Manufacturing Alignment

Partner closely with engineering teams to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives
Identify manufacturing risks early and influence design decisions to enable scalable and cost-effective production
Support smooth transition from prototype builds to volume production

New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution

Lead supply chain activities across NPI phases, including risk assessments, mitigation planning, and ramp-up readiness
Ensure seamless integration of new products into the global supply chain network

Risk, Quality & Performance Management

Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect timelines, cost, and quality
Ensure suppliers meet defined quality standards across incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspections
Establish KPIs and provide structured progress updates to senior management

Program & Governance Leadership

Drive project management discipline across supply chain programs using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
Maintain full visibility of program status, resources, risks, and interdependencies
Promote standardized governance, change management, and continuous improvement practices within the global supply chain organization

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
PMP certification is mandatory
8+ years of experience across manufacturing-related functions (operations, quality, sourcing, planning, or engineering)
5+ years of experience managing NPD or R&D programs within a PMO or structured project environment
Strong hands-on experience working with external / contract manufacturers
Proven track record leading cross-functional, technically complex projects from concept through launch
Experience within semiconductor capital equipment, precision machinery, or advanced industrial systems is highly preferred
Proficient with modern project management and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, , Salesforce, or similar)
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel within Asia as required

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