* Identify, develop, and evaluate new local and international suppliers to expand sourcing options and improve competitiveness in cost, technology, quality, service, and supply security. * Manage the end-to-end new source development process, including supplier sourcing, supplier proposal, trial coordination, evaluation, and progression toward Approved Vendor and Approved Material status. * Maintain and continuously improve the Supplier Database to ensure accurate, up-to-date supplier information for strategic sourcing decisions. * Conduct spend analysis and assess supply risks to identify opportunities for new and alternative sourcing. * Monitor global market conditions, industry trends, geopolitical developments, tariffs, and regulations that may impact sourcing capability and supply continuity. * Develop sourcing strategies and mitigation plans to balance cost, quality, and supply risk. * Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track new source development performance and support management decision-making. * Regularly report project progress, results, and sourcing risks to relevant stakeholders. * Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Performance Enhancement, QA, R&D, Buyers, Stores, and plant users, to complete supplier trials and approvals within the required timeline.