Supplier Development Director

1 day ago


Malacca, Melaka, Malaysia Starz Advise Management Pte Ltd Full time
About Our Client

Starz Advise Management Pte Ltd is a leading provider of semiconductor equipment and services. Our company specializes in offering a range of products and solutions that cater to diverse markets, including automotive, computing and network, consumer electronics, mobility, industrial and medical sectors, IoT/IoV (Internet of Things/Internet of Vehicles), and optoelectronics.

We have established a significant business presence in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality products and services to our clients.

Job Overview

The Supplier Development Director will play a critical role in overseeing the Supplier Development organization, focusing on building and coordinating a cross-functional team to enhance supplier capabilities, particularly in Asia. This role involves developing and implementing systems and processes to evaluate suppliers, ensuring they consistently deliver high-quality products on time.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier management and a strategic approach to driving continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement supplier evaluation criteria and scoring to ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, and cost needs.
  • Drive new supplier selection with a disciplined and robust qualification process.
  • Build and grow a high-level engineering team to partner with the supply chain and improve supplier capabilities and quality.
  • Align supplier capabilities with product needs.
  • Lead high-level problem-solving for gaps in capability or quality with suppliers and drive improvement projects using Lean/TPS methodologies, Six Sigma scorecards, and assessments.
  • Direct the activities of Supplier Quality Engineers in Asia and partner with the worldwide Quality team to engage the supplier base and drive improvements.
  • Utilize experience with Six Sigma, Lean/Toyota Production System, and engineering to evaluate organizational capability and areas of improvement.
  • Track supplier performance indicators based on scorecards and rankings to facilitate and develop the supply base's ability to meet or exceed company needs.
  • Support the manufacturing of complex parts and sub-assemblies by providing technical expertise and support for suppliers.
  • Review manufacturing processes to ensure they yield parts compliant with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Create and participate in PFMEA activities, Work Instruction Improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
  • Drive improvements using Six Sigma methodologies, Lean/TPS methods, supplier scorecards, and supplier assessments.
  • Execute the Supplier Development Engineering Playbook and create a strategic improvement plan at each key supplier.
  • Drive cross-functional engagement to remove roadblocks necessary to improve supplier performance.
  • Eliminate risks that prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets and escalate as needed.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • BS in Engineering
  • Experience leading improvements with suppliers
  • Typically 8-10 years of relevant experience; experience in industrial equipment, automotive, semiconductor, or medical manufacturing environments preferred
  • Experience leading teams at multiple sites, preferably in a global corporation
  • At least 5 years of managerial experience
  • Experience with Six Sigma; Black belt preferred
  • Experience with Lean or the Toyota Production System; certification preferred
  • Experience with machining, plating, and/or assembly processes preferred
  • Knowledge of using Six Sigma/quality tools and APQP (PFMEA, Control plan, SPC MSA, etc.)
  • Experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business management, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership
  • Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret business performance and financial data, define actions, and implement solutions
  • Able to read technical drawings and documentation (GD&T) preferred
  • Experience performing production readiness & rate readiness reviews/assessments
  • Effective collaboration skills to motivate and influence others at various levels without a direct reporting relationship
  • Experience working with global suppliers/customers


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