Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200573787

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something – you’ll add something. Apple is seeking a Global Supply Manager to assist with strategic planning, long term deal structuring and negotiations. This position requires the ability to work with procurement, engineering, finance and legal teams and also third-parties such as foundries and suppliers. Position requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. The Global Sourcing & Supply Manager is positioned at the interface between Appleʼs product teams and the industries that supply core technologies. We are responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as recommending product innovations based on improving technology. The position requires an interest in market dynamics, negotiation and pricing, manufacturing processes, and risk mitigation. The Global Sourcing & Supply Management team drives centralized capacity planning for all components used across Apple products and helps drive long term strategic deals.

Description

Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power within core materials markets and use industry dynamics to Appleʼs advantage. Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet Appleʼs performance criteria and secure long term supply continuity. Collaborate across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives are met. Rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy. Optimize global supply chain performance through cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs, reverse logistics, and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Appleʼs future product roadmap and sourcing decisions. Assess and mitigate risks to the business. Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time with the support of an international team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7y of relevant procurement / operations background.
• Experience in supplier management and operations with some history of having solved complex supply chain issues.
• Hands on experience in developing robust localized supply chain in India for key technologies (eg. automation, capital equipment).
• BS degree in engineering. MS in supply chain or MBA.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally / domestically up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations.
• Excellent communication, capable of working with global teams.
• Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects.
• Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the consumer electronics industry a plus.
• Ability to operate independently and flexibility to adapt to dynamic environments.
• Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems with with partial/limited information.
• Direct experience in long term capacity planning a plus.
• Interest in technology.