Role Summary 

We're looking for a Manager, Supply Chain to lead procurement and supplier quality for our Singapore hub. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain and Logistics, you'll manage a small team and own key supplier relationships across the Asia-Pacific region—ensuring we source the right components, from the right partners, at the right quality and cost. 

Responsibilities:  

Procurement & Sourcing 

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard regional suppliers for components and materials critical to SST and power electronics manufacturing 

• Negotiate and manage contracts with strategic partners to secure high-quality materials at competitive total cost (price, tariffs, lead time, quality) 

• Develop and maintain a healthy supplier pipeline to reduce single-source risk and support NPI timelines 

• Partner with engineering and NPI teams to support component selection and early supplier engagement 

Supplier Quality & Development 

• Own supplier qualification and ongoing performance management for the APAC supplier base 

• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments; drive corrective actions where needed 

• Track and report supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, and responsiveness 

• Build long-term supplier partnerships that support Amperesand's growth and quality standards 

Team & Cross-functional 

• Lead and develop a small supply chain team in Singapore 

• Collaborate closely with the Global Supply Chain Managers and US-based teams to ensure regional strategy aligns with global objectives 

• Provide visibility into sourcing status, supplier risk, and material readiness to cross-functional stakeholders 

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field 

• 5+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead or people management capacity 

• Background in procurement or supplier quality for hardware, electronics, or industrial manufacturing 

• Experience working with APAC suppliers; familiarity with regional manufacturing ecosystems (e.g. contract manufacturers, component suppliers in China, Taiwan, or Southeast Asia) 

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills 

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience tracking supplier KPIs and driving performance improvements 

• Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences 

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities 

• Willingness to travel regionally up to 20% 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

How to apply- Please submit your application through this link: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/amperesand/jobs/4179790009