Senior Supplier Management Lead - JDM/ODM Supplier Management, Asia

Overview

Sr. Director, JDM/ODM Supplier Management, Asia

Strategic Audio Partnerships, Joint Development, and ODM Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Sr. Director, JDM/ODM Supplier Management Lead, Asia will lead strategic supplier relationships for a high-growth Audio category with more than $100M in annual spend. This role will manage key JDM, ODM, and technology partners across Asia and align supplier engagement with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership.

The role will build and lead an Asia-based supplier management team, coordinate in-region cross-functional resources, and strengthen external development and manufacturing partnerships that support innovation, speed to market, supplier performance, and growth.

This foundational leadership role will help build a world-class supplier management organization and may expand into broader global responsibility for Audio supplier strategy, external innovation partnerships, and manufacturing relationships.

Responsibilities

Supplier Strategy and Partnerships

• Develop and execute supplier strategy for strategic Audio JDM, ODM, and manufacturing partners across Asia.
• Build executive-level supplier relationships and serve as the senior commercial interface with supplier leadership.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing decisions, negotiations, and partnership strategies for major programs.
• Identify supplier capabilities that support innovation, capacity growth, cost competitiveness, and risk management.

Joint Development and Commercial Leadership

• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, and Innovation teams to establish supplier development partnerships.
• Lead supplier engagement in technology roadmaps, product architecture reviews, and innovation planning.
• Negotiate commercial frameworks, development agreements, SOWs, tooling, NRE, capacity, and long-term supply terms.
• Manage supplier spend exceeding $100M while driving cost, quality, delivery, service, and continuity performance.

Supplier Performance and Governance

• Establish executive business reviews, supplier scorecards, and governance processes.
• Drive improvement across quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, innovation, capacity, and sustainability.
• Lead executive-level issue resolution and supplier escalation management.
• Ensure suppliers are aligned with current business objectives and future growth requirements.

Regional Team and Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Asia-based supplier management organization.
• Coordinate regional Engineering, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Finance resources.
• Create scalable operating processes, governance structures, and best practices.
• Influence global and regional stakeholders through collaboration, accountability, and strong business leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, product development partnerships, contract manufacturing, or related fields
• Experience managing ODM, JDM, OEM, or electronics manufacturing relationships in China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, or the broader Asia region
• Proven success leading executive supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional organizations
• Strong understanding of product development, commercialization, manufacturing, intellectual property, licensing, and technology partnerships
• Experience in consumer electronics, audio, acoustic products, wearables, or related technology preferred

Leadership Competencies

• Executive presence and strong supplier relationship leadership
• Strategic, commercial, and financial acumen
• Ability to influence across cultures, regions, and functions
• Strong negotiation, issue resolution, and decision-making skills
• Comfort operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

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Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

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