Manager, Global Sourcing u0026 Supply Management (GSSM)

Apple Inc. • Cupertino, CA

53d

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.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

Requirements

• procurement/supply chain experience with a proven track record of success
• strong quantitative and analytical skills
• critical thinking
• ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees