Supplier Engineering Manager [Electrical]

Sydney · Alexandria, AUS (SYD-11) · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026

At a glance

The Supplier Engineering Manager (Electrical) drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of product hardware across their lifecycles.
This role involves collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing stakeholders to manage supplier relationships and optimize supply chain efficiency.

Conduct supplier selection for specific products using the approved supplier list.
Partner with strategic suppliers on concept scoping, feature trade-offs, and joint design development.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies including commodity pricing plans and supplier rationalization.
Drive the development and consolidation of manufacturing BOMs to support production scaling.
Manage NPI component procurement to ensure on-time delivery for manufacturing operations.
Manage the request for and verification of supplier-related CAPEX throughout NPI.
Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility.
Complete BOM risk assessments and develop mitigation plans per part.
Lead cost engineering activities to converge bottoms-up cost curves to product cost.
Manage ad-hoc cost issues such as tariffs, import/export costs, and cost inflation.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or other related technical degree.
Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component and product level.
Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
Must be eligible to obtain an Australian NV1 clearance.

Background in design and development of electronics devices.
Experience in advanced sourcing activities, including positions as a commodity or sourcing manager.
Experience in supplier development regarding technology, process, or supply chain.
Experience in early supplier engagement ahead of product/engineering requirement realization.