Manager, Global Sourcing & Supply Management (GSSM)

Apple • Cupertino, CA

6d

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. Apple is seeking a Manager, GSSM to lead a team that manages
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-party suppliers. Position requires strong quantitative and
analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple projects
and deadlines simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain design and optimization, supplier sourcing and procurement negotiation, supply management and operations, cost modeling and financial analysis
• 5+ years of management experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience procurement/supply chain experience with a proven track record of success
• MBA or M.S. degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of GSMs to achieve their individual program and career goals
• Ability to prioritize team growth (IDP, growth, awareness of individual priorities/what makes them tick)
• Coach the team to demonstrate detailed expertise at the station level but also know how to drive macro level negotiations with supplier executives
• See around corners and create/improve processes that remove roadblocks for teams to allow them to focus on strategic initiatives
• Drive team to develop, refine, achieve consensus, and implement a sourcing strategy for specific non-phone LOBs, that is aligned with overall Apple Sourcing Strategy
• Develop a globally resilient supply chain
• Ensure proper contract and commercial terms are closed in a timely manner
• Manage deliverables with constrained resources, creatively restructure and re-prioritize work

What This Job Offers

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