Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures

Apple • Cupertino, CA

116d

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple GSMs own the commercial relationship with our enclosure manufacturing partners and are responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well overall project execution. GSMs sit at the intersection of Apple's business activities and engineering communities, and effectively balance the needs of both groups to ensure successful product launches. Enclosure components (such as the housing) define the look, feel and expression of Apple’s globally recognized industrial and product design. GSMs work in concert with operations, supply quality, and supply base engineers as well as Apple’s Product Design and Industrial Design teams. Together, these teams execute and scale both new and existing manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes and form factors.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong mechanical engineering background in product development.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical development, and manufacturing practices/techniques involving CNC Machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, casings, jigs, tooling, fixtures, injection molding, vacuum forming, plastic parts, ceramics, etc.
• BSME or BSIE, or equivalent.
• MBA a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Top-notch analytical/negotiation skills.
• Ability to toggle between strategic and detail-oriented thinking.
• Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence across multiple functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments.
• Excellent communicators, capable of working in multinational environments.
• Driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives.
• Ability to travel internationally 25%.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial relationship with enclosure manufacturing partners.
• Responsible for cost negotiations and continuity of supply.
• Manage risk and drive operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change.
• Ensure successful project execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and other Apple teams.
• Identify and scale new and existing manufacturing partners.
• Execute creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve goals around cost, supply, and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees