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Apple

Designs phones, computers and their operating systems

Global Sourcing & Supply Manager

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous vendor management experience.
  • Previous commercial experience.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and Keynote.
  • Ability to present to different levels of management.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain impacts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies connecting products to customers.
  • Apply knowledge of key cost drivers in outsourced repair center operations and the commercial impacts of the economic and competitor landscape.
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for competitive pricing and favorable terms.
  • Analyze market intelligence to develop logistics commodity and industry knowledge that supports and influences long-term strategy.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand operational requirements and develop strategies to meet them.
  • Synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices in procurement activities.
  • Develop a should-cost analysis for every negotiation.
  • Qualify, select, and contract repair center and manufacturing services that support EMEIA operations.
  • Manage activity-based pricing.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing templates.
  • Review business documents sent to suppliers, including requests for proposals, requests for information, statements of work, master agreements, and formal communications.
  • Ensure contracts and pricing are agreed before awarding and onboarding business.
  • Serve as the escalation point when commercial or contractual agreements with suppliers are affected.
  • Negotiate all rates before existing rates expire to ensure continuity of service and pricing.
  • Update all projects weekly in the project management system.
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with suppliers and ensure all actions have directly responsible individuals and completion timelines.
  • Drive continual cost-reduction and cost-avoidance initiatives with suppliers.
  • Complete ad hoc projects as required by the GSSM team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and three years of experience in repair center or manufacturing procurement.
  • Master's degree or Master of Business Administration.

About the Company

Apple

Designs phones, computers and their operating systems

Apple designs and sells consumer electronics, from iPhone smartphones and Mac computers to tablets and wearable devices. Its operating systems manage apps and built-in functions for communication and work, while iCloud stores files and synchronizes data across devices. Customers buy additional digital services through subscriptions such as Apple Music and Apple TV, and developers distribute software through the App Store. Apple earns money from hardware sales, subscriptions and digital transactions, selling directly to customers and through retailers and mobile carriers around the world. It was founded in 1976 and has its headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cupertino, CA
Founded
1976

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