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Smiths Group Electronics Category Manager, APAC
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Job DescriptionAre you a hands‑on electronics sourcing leader with deep experience in direct materials and a strong understanding of electronics manufacturing environments? Do you enjoy shaping regional strategy while staying close to execution?We are seeking a Regional Category Manager – Electronics to drive category excellence across the Detection business in the APAC region. This role is pivotal in aligning sourcing strategy with manufacturing realities, strengthening supplier partnerships, and delivering tangible improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), lead times, and speed to market.The opportunityAs Regional Category Manager, you will take ownership of the electronics category across APAC, working closely with the Global Category Manager – Electronics and senior regional stakeholders. This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up their sleeves to drive results at factory and supplier level.You will be instrumental in embedding robust Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices across manufacturing facilities and service hubs, ensuring sourcing decisions directly support operational performance and business growth.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and execute regional electronics category management processes aligned to global strategy, with value‑stream thinking at the coreEmbed strategic sourcing and SRM excellence across APAC manufacturing plants and service hubsPartner with Senior Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, and IBP leaders to build and deliver long‑term category strategiesAward business to suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership (cost, working capital, COPQ, VOTD)Drive lead‑time reduction and speed‑to‑market improvements through close cross‑functional collaborationLead supplier segmentation, panel management, and SRM deployment across the regional electronics supply baseStrengthen supplier performance, collaboration, and incumbency through disciplined SRM executionExecute Low‑Cost Country sourcing initiatives to improve competitiveness and reduce regional TCOEnsure alignment with Smiths Group sourcing policies, governance, and strategic direction

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