Senior Category Manager

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day we work on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether it's ultra complex or ultra precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.

Want to find out together what's possible? _Do you want to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest customer satisfaction? Are you driven, enthusiastic and does your heart beat faster with high-tech product development? _Then get started as Senior Category Manager at **NTS Singapore** and let's make it possible together.

As Senior Category Manager at NTS Singapore your key responsibilities include the following.

Key responsibilities:

- Develop and execute long-term category strategies, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and supply security.
- Conduct market analysis to identify cost drivers, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities.
- Drive supplier development programs, including process improvements, capacity planning, and quality enhancement.
- Develop and implement a local/regional/global supplier base for all critical components to achieve cost advantages and ensure delivery of quality products.
- Develop cost models and TCO analysis to drive competitive pricing and cost savings.
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, intellectual property (IP) protection, and regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for implementing, reviewing and supporting the development of a vendor risk framework, including conducting periodic risk assessments.
- Support and validate Risk assessment and complete due diligence on all new third-party vendors/engagements prior to the commencement of services.
- Track results and generate appropriate weekly and monthly and quarterly reports to the reporting manager/customers and continuously monitor progress of KPIs.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Transfer projects, ensuring supplier readiness and on-time delivery.
- Creating and developing strong working relationships with key internal and external partners up to Executive levels to achieve strategic objectives of the company.
- Working with and leading cross-functional teams to execute sourcing initiatives from start to finish, including the competitive bidding process and contract negotiations.
- Engage in vendor sourcing, pre-qualification, setup and tracking of supplier lists.
- Develops strategic partnerships with preferred suppliers to ensure business objectives are met.
- Negotiate cost reduction opportunities in line with relevant product cost roadmaps by price/cost analysis, negotiations, and strategic sourcing.
- Any other tasks as assigned by Reporting Officer.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Experience with early supplier involvement, supplier development and strategic project sourcing/purchasing.
- Ability to deal with all levels of personnel, both internally and externally.
- Experience in building and executing category strategies across multiple commodities and categories.
- Build-to-Print (BTP) Manufacturing & Engineering Processes - Understanding of machining, casting, fabrication, precision components, and assembly
- Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and BOMs, identify the constraints and/or translate them into requirements
- Cost Analysis & Should-Cost Modeling - Expertise in fact-based negotiation, cost breakdowns, and value engineering (VA/VE).
- Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management - Ability to develop long-term supplier agreements (LTAs) and commercial strategies with suppliers
- Experienced in selecting and qualifying suppliers based on QLTC.
- Positive attitude, self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced working environment.
- Exceptional client relationship, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional conceptual thinking, analytical and project management skills.
- A good team player and good negotiator with vendors.
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams such as Project Lead, Project Engineer, Quality, Logistic & Engineering.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing), business, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of strategic procurement experience in the field of mechatronics and mechanical components/assemblies with technical validation.
- Experience collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to align procurement with technical requirements.
- Strong background in supplier development, risk management, and cost optimization.
- Hands-on experience with contract negotiation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and cost modelling.

**Your terms of employment**
At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You get the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in