Global Supply Manager

Apple • Cupertino, CA

4h

About The Position

Apple is seeking a Global Sourcing & Supply Manager to assist with strategic planning, long-term deal structuring, and negotiations. The role works at the interface between Apple’s product teams and the industries that supply core technologies, developing and executing sourcing strategies and recommending product innovations based on technology improvements. It involves working with procurement, engineering, finance, and legal teams, as well as third parties such as foundries and suppliers. The team drives centralized capacity planning for components used across Apple products and supports long-term strategic deals.

The position requires an interest in market dynamics, negotiation and pricing, manufacturing processes, and risk mitigation. The manager uses quantitative and analytical skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines, optimize supply chain performance, and communicate findings and potential supply issues to senior leaders. The role also provides program-management support and contributes to the ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related area.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in engineering, business, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency with cost analysis and/or data analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, or similar.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex problems with composure and rigor under deadline pressure.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to operate independently.
• Understanding of commercial and legal aspects of contract negotiations.
• Tenacity, passion, and demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% of the information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Direct experience in long-term capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the commodity landscape to forecast industry trends, gauge emerging competitive forces, identify shifts in buyer and supplier power, and use industry dynamics to Apple’s advantage.
• Conduct supplier financial research, spend analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals.
• Negotiate sourcing terms with suppliers, balancing cost, volume, and quality to meet Apple’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
• Collaborate across Apple to meet business objectives, synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders, and identify potential supply issues that could affect product strategy.
• Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Develop knowledge of value-added manufacturing processes, costs, and market intelligence, and apply it to influence future product roadmaps and sourcing decisions.
• Provide program-management support and contribute to the development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.
• Support resolution of complex supply chain issues.
• Build and develop cross-functional relationships to influence and drive projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level