Job Description
Summary
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something — you'll add something.
Description
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 Apples advantage.nnEffectively 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 Apples performance criteria and secure long term supply continuity.nnCollaborate 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.nnOptimize 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 Apples future product roadmap and sourcing decisions.nnAssess and mitigate risks to the business. Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time with the support of an international team.
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant procurement / operations backgroundnnExperience in supplier management and operations with some history of having solved complex supply chain issuesnnHands on experience in developing robust localized supply chain in India for key technologies (eg. automation, capital equipment)nnBS degree in engineering. MS in supply chain or MBAnnWillingness and ability to travel internationally / domestically up to 50%
Preferred Qualifications
A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiationsnnExcellent communication, capable of working with global teamsnnCan build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projectsnnExperience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the consumer electronics industry a plusnnAbility to operate independently and flexibility to adapt to dynamic environmentsnnAbility to make decisions and solve complex problems with with partial/limited informationnnDirect experience in long term capacity planning a plusnnInterest in technology
