Global Supply Manager
Core
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, manage long-term supplier deals, and optimize supply chain performance for Apple's core technologies.
Role type
Senior Global Sourcing & Supply Manager
Builds
Centralized capacity planning and long-term strategic supply agreements for Apple products
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost analysis, spend analysis, capacity planning, risk mitigation, market dynamics analysis, contract management, cross-functional collaboration, data analytics
Preferred skills
MBA or Masters degree, executive communication, autonomous decision-making, complex problem solving with limited information, end-to-end contract ownership, long-term capacity planning
Technologies
Excel, SQL, Tableau
Responsibilities
Forecast industry trends and gauge competitive forces in the commodity landscape; negotiate optimal terms with suppliers balancing cost, volume, and quality; perform supplier financial research and ad-hoc analysis; collaborate with product teams to influence future roadmaps; optimize supply chain performance through scenario analysis and benchmarking; manage program processes and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC