Global Sourcing & Supply Manager

Global Sourcing Supply Manager

The Global Sourcing and Supply Manager (GSSM) acts as a key interface among Apple s Worldwide Operations organization, strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers. As a GSSM you will be responsible for driving critical strategic and tactical initiatives of Apple s supply chain. In this role, you will manage a specific commodity and will play an important role in the overall success of Apple s supply chain development and operations.

• Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power within core materials markets and use industry dynamics to Apple s advantage.
• Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing.
• Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet Apple s performance criteria and secure long term supply continuity.
• Collaborate across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives are met.
• Rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.
• Optimize global supply chain performance through cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs, reverse logistics, and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Apple s future product roadmap and sourcing decisions.
• Assess and mitigate risks to the business.
• Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time with the support of an international team.

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