Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Own commercial relationships with Owner Furnished Item (OFI) manufacturing partners to deliver fit-out components for Apple retail stores and offices.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (construction materials)
Builds
Fit-out components (display fixtures, wall panels) for Apple retail stores and offices
Domain
Retail construction / Supply chain
Required skills
cost negotiations, supply continuity management, risk management, project execution, process improvement, supplier strategy, RFP management, contract negotiation, value engineering, market trend analysis
Preferred skills
factory visit experience, analytical skills, strategic thinking, problem solving, adaptability
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage proposals and change orders for projects; Track project on-site date requirements and work with vendors to fabricate, deliver, and install on schedule; Improve existing supplier strategy and support expansion of the supply base; Understand trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements; Manage resources and drive distribution of RFPs, contract negotiations, and procurement; Drive value-engineering initiatives for the commodity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
