Senior Vendor Program Manager, Data Operations

Apple • Cupertino, CA

4h

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. This
role is pivotal in ensuring our cutting-edge AI/ML models are powered by
high-quality, efficiently sourced data, making a direct impact on Apple's next
generation of innovations. We value integrity, accountability, teamwork, and
proactive thinking, encouraging everyone to bring their unique ideas forward.

The Data Operations Organization is responsible for collecting, curating, and
annotating data efficiently to empower best-in-class AI/ML models across all of
Apple. Our Vendor Management Team is a strategic team within this organization,
driving vendor engagements that ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and
high-quality delivery of critical data services. Our scope includes
comprehensive vendor strategy and engagement, corporate compliance, negotiations
and contract execution, financial management, performance tracking, analytics,
and fraud detection. As a Senior Vendor Management Analyst, you will be a
critical driver within this team, blending strategic vendor management expertise
with strong analytical capabilities. You will proactively engage with internal
stakeholders to deeply understand project requirements, then identify, evaluate,
and onboard a diverse pool of vendors capable of meeting Apple's standards. Your
expertise will be crucial in designing and implementing robust performance
tracking mechanisms, ensuring continuous feedback loops between stakeholders and
vendors to drive consistent improvement and excellence. You will translate
vendor and project performance data into actionable insights and executive-ready
presentations. This role demands an analytical mindset. You will proactively
identify opportunities for process optimization and automation, leveraging
Python and SQL to develop scripts for data extraction and analysis. You will
transform raw data into visualizations using Tableau, providing critical,
data-driven insights that inform strategic vendor decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 10+ years experience in vendor management or supply chain roles
• Solid understanding of financial principles related to vendor contracts, billing, and cost management
• Ability to travel internationally when required (Position will require travel and non-standard work hours, including evenings and weekends)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Data Science, or related quantitative field
• 10+ years experience in vendor management, finance, analytics or supply chain roles, ideally in the tech industry.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of driving data-informed decisions and process improvements.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Tableau (or other BI tools)
• Solid understanding of financial principles related to vendor contracts, billing, and cost management
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, managing multiple complex priorities simultaneously

What This Job Offers

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