Sourcing Program Manager

Apple

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About The Position

Apple Places designs, builds and runs Apple’s retail stores and corporate offices. The Sourcing & Fulfilment team delivers Apple-supplied fixtures and finishes for these spaces, including display tables, wall systems, glazing and lighting.

The Sourcing Program Manager owns the cost and schedule for Apple-supplied items (Owner Furnished Items) across a portfolio of retail construction projects in Europe, the Middle East and India (EMEIA). The role connects Design, Development and Sourcing teams with supplier and logistics partners to help deliver new and reimagined stores on time and on budget. It identifies risks early, evaluates the cost and timing effects of design or schedule changes, and keeps senior leaders informed so projects can open as planned.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in construction project management, construction design management or supply chain management.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and project programmes to identify scope and schedule risks.
• Experience building and managing budgets and cost models for multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience managing schedules, forecasting timescales and aligning multiple partners to achieve milestones.
• Experience working with international teams and suppliers across multiple countries.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong foresight to anticipate issues and act before they affect a project.
• Ability to move between big-picture strategy and fine detail.
• Proven ability to influence and build trust with cross-functional teams and external partners without direct authority.
• Clear, confident communication with senior leaders; comfort working independently in fast-changing, multinational environments.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of retail fit-out, joinery, glazing, metalwork, AV and ceiling systems.
• Understanding of import regulations, customs and product certification requirements across EMEIA markets, such as CE marking in Europe and BIS certification in India.
• Experience managing schedules for procured or manufactured items through design, fabrication, logistics and installation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design and Development teams to understand upcoming store designs, scope and schedules, and convert them into sourcing plans and milestones.
• Develop and manage project budgets for Apple-supplied items, including materials, manufacturing and freight; adapt standard cost models to each project’s design.
• Track supplier schedules from design approval through manufacturing, shipping, customs clearance and installation, ensuring deliveries align with construction programmes.
• Assess the cost and schedule impact of design changes, regulatory requirements and milestone date shifts; communicate impacts and drive decisions to minimise delays.
• Identify and resolve risks before they affect the critical path, including import and product certification requirements, quality issues and supplier capacity.
• Report project status, risks and budget position regularly to senior leadership.
• Improve processes and tools for communication, budgeting and financial tracking across multiple countries and teams.
• Educate project teams and General Contractors on sourcing lead times, dependencies and standard practices.

What This Job Offers

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