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Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Job Opportunity

• Regional Category Manager – Electronics role leading sourcing strategy across the APAC region.
• Opportunity to drive category excellence, supplier partnerships, and improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), lead times, and speed to market.
• Strategic and hands-on role working closely with global leadership and regional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

What you will be doing

• Develop and execute regional electronics category strategies aligned with global direction
• Embed category management and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices across APAC manufacturing sites
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, and IBP teams
• Manage supplier selection and award decisions based on TCO (cost, quality, delivery, working capital)
• Drive lead-time reduction and speed-to-market improvements through cross-functional collaboration
• Lead supplier segmentation, panel management, and SRM execution
• Strengthen supplier performance and long-term partnerships
• Execute low-cost country sourcing initiatives to improve competitiveness
• Ensure adherence to sourcing governance, policies, and strategic frameworks
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution at supplier and factory level

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience in direct material sourcing within electronics manufacturing or complex product environments
• Proven experience in a regional APAC sourcing or category management role
• Deep understanding of electronics components, assemblies, or equipment categories
• Track record of working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes in a matrixed organisation
• High level of ownership with ability to balance strategy and execution
• Strong communication skills and cultural awareness across APAC

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• APICS and/or MCIPS certification (or working towards)
• Experience in global or matrix organisations
• Exposure to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks
• Experience with low-cost country sourcing and TCO optimisation strategies

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.