Supply manager

Overview Global Supply Manager, Raw Materials. Apple is seeking a Global Sourcing & Supply Manager (GSSM) 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 with third parties such as foundries and suppliers. The role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. The Global Sourcing & Supply Management team drives centralized capacity planning for all components used across Apple products and helps drive long-term strategic deals. Responsibilities Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. 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 Apple’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to Apple’s advantage. Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis, and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals. Collaborate across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives are met. Transform the supply chain to support Apple’s environmental initiatives. Rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy. Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis and benchmarking. Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes, costs, market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Apple’s future product roadmap and sourcing decisions. Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures and reporting. Qualifications BA/BS degree plus 8+ years of work experience; Masters degree or MBA preferred A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects Experience in supplier management and operations and ability to solve complex supply chain issues Strong analytical and critical thinking skills S superb communication and interpersonal skills Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to influence and drive projects Ability to operate independently Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus Knowledge of materials or metal markets a plus Data management and visualization skills a plus Education & Experience BA/BS degree and 8+ years of work experience. Masters degree or MBA preferred. Additional Requirements Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%. Pay & Benefits At Apple base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $160,700 and $241,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary employee stock programs, RSUs, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and services, and education-related reimbursements. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions, relocation, and other benefits. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: benefit, compensation, and stock program eligibility are subject to plan terms and conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr