About this role: the Supplier Development Lead is responsible for researching, identification and supporting the qualification of new suppliers. This role supports global strategic sourcing initiatives by building a robust and competitive supplier base to support CCR’s cost competitiveness. The role is required to interface with various areas of the business (e.g., Product Management, Engineering, Factories) on a local and global level.

• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers across APAC regional markets.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified suppliers for key commodities
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, certifications, financial health, and compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, product marketing and quality teams to define supplier requirements
• Lead initial supplier engagement including RFI/RFP/RFQ processes based on defined technical requirements
• Maintain and update a supplier database, including performance, capabilities, and risk profiles in the APAC region.
• Collaborate with other businesses within the Corporation to leverage supply base to drive synergies for CCR.
• Support Supplier Quality team in the qualification process of suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, new product developments relative to CCR’s key commodities and provide regular updates
• Support make-versus-buy analyses and sourcing strategy development.
• Responsible for data collection, consolidation, processing and analysis of Quality Metrics and other ad-hoc Reports related to supplier quality
• Responsible for follow up and data accuracy

• Degree in Technical Field or Supply Chain
• > 5 years experience in Supplier Sourcing or Procurement
• Experience with Supplier Qualification process
• Proficient Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI)
• Local language and advanced English is a requirement
• Skills: Negotiation, Analytic, Communication and

Other qualifications that would be beneficial in this role:

• Project or Program Management
• SAP
• Refrigeration application knowledge is a plus