Supplier Development Manager

We are looking for a driven Supplier Development Manager to create, develop, and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving improvement in supplier performance, capabilities, authenticity, and competitiveness in order to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes.

• →Identify, develop, and expand the supplier base and relationships in China
• →Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, quality, authenticity, and responsiveness
• →Support Purchasing by optimizing sourcing opportunities within the independent electronic components’ distribution ecosystem

• Identify key supplier growth opportunities in the assigned market’s supply base and coordinate with Purchasing Management to execute initiatives that capitalize on them
• Manage Supplier Development activities within the assigned region(s), including supplier qualification, performance management, and ongoing capability evaluation
• Support Buyers by enabling access to reliable, competitive, and high‑performing suppliers, and assist in improving suppliers’ responsiveness and supply readiness
• Build trusted partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive mutual growth, enhance sourcing reliability, and improve quality and authenticity outcomes
• Partner with Purchasing Management and collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality and Operations to ensure supplier readiness, authenticity verification, and alignment with Velocity sourcing standards
• Ensure supplier adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and ethical sourcing expectations
• Maintain applicable supplier data, reports, contacts, performance metrics, and communications within Velocity Information System (VIS)
• Represent and communicate Velocity’s culture, values, and value proposition to the supplier community

• 4-year college degree preferred
• 5+ years of supplier development experience in the electronic components or independent distribution industry
• Familiar with ERP
• Knowledge of electronic component authenticity, testing, and traceability

 What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role?

• Creative
• Entrepreneurial