Supplier Readiness and Development (SRD) Business Engagement Program Manager (BE PM) - Environment & Supply Chain Innovation (ESCI)

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

The ESCI Supplier Readiness and Development (SRD) Business Engagement Program Manager (BE PM) is responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and measurement of our suppliers’ performance relative to ESCI goals and Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC). The BE PM’s responsibilities also include supplier performance management, commodity review leadership, risk mitigation, partner training, and data integrity management, all while applying creative solutions to drive higher engagement from internal and external stakeholders. The BE PM work will with the Supplier Readiness and Development Business Engagement Manager as part of the team responsible for contributing to Apple's Environmental and Supply Chain.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement/operations management, new production/program introduction, and/or social responsibility
• Demonstrated success in project management
• Skilled at multi-tasking, setting priorities and meeting deadlines
• 5+ years prior full-time relevant work experience in supply chain management, procurement/operations management, factory management, new production/program introduction, and/or social responsibility, environment, health & safety
• The ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced team environment and to function equally well as leader, team member, or facilitator
• Strength in working with databases and presentation applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of cross functional partners and leadership, and an appreciation of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Solid project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under minimal supervision
• Strong analytical capabilities coupled with good business acumen
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
• Builds rapport with stakeholders both inside and outside the organization
• Experience with cross functional project management in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, analyze and present data relevant to ESCI performance of Apple suppliers
• Analyze and present SRD risk assessments for suppliers from product development through ramp (i.e., Supplier Plan of Record reviews)
• Drive actions to improve supplier’s performance relative to ESCI goals
• Partner with ESCI Supplier Development Regional Managers to escalate and resolve any non-compliance issues from CoC or other SRD Audits
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects with minimal supervision
• Manage external resources or consultants as required
• Partner with internal procurement (GSSM) and product operations (Ops) teams to provide information as needed, and identify gaps and opportunities to improve supplier performance to Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC)
• Facilitate and influence cross-functional team discussions to establish and enforce SRD requirements in design, manufacturing, supplier selection, and site expansion decisions
• Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, SRD internal functions and the third-party vendors to support SRD initiatives
• Communicate Supplier Readiness & Development programs and progress internally, as well as build strategic external relationships
• Educate Apple personnel in ESCI programs, practices, and standards

What This Job Offers

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