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, Monday.com, Salesforce, or similar)
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel within Asia as required

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StaffKing Pte Ltd (20C0358) | Chong Kar Ming (John) (R21101412)