Supply Chain Development Manager

3 days ago

San Jose, California, United States Apple Full time
Role Summary

As a Supply Chain Development Manager at Apple, you will play a critical role in establishing strategic, long-term relationships with Owner Furnished Item (OFI) manufacturing partners. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive centralized onboarding for new suppliers and execute creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve cost, supply, and quality goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with a cross-functional team to validate project initiative timelines and manage work to timely completion of each programmatic gate.
  • Handle proposals and change orders for supplier countersourcing project initiatives.
  • Facilitate and lead project initiative meetings with internal and external partners, including vendor supplier manufacturing partners.
  • Identify and validate new supply chain manufacturing partners for project initiatives intended as OFI.
  • Develop and implement overall supply chain strategy and handle executive-level relationships with the supply base.
  • Travel as required to facilitate new supplier onboarding and ensure quality specifications are met for the worldwide supply base.
  • Lead resources and drive the distribution of commodity-level RFPs and contract negotiations.
  • Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing and price, understanding tradeoffs between cost, volume, and quality to complete agreements that meet Apple's performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
  • Collaborate across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives are met, including rapidly synthesizing and communicating findings to senior leaders and actively identifying potential supply issues that can affect RE&D roadmaps.
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
  • Strong analytical/negotiation skills, with a background in contracts.
  • Demonstrated tenacious problem-solving & issue resolution skills and ability to toggle between strategic and detail-oriented thinking.
  • Hands-on experience in product development, building construction systems, fixture/furniture systems, design, manufacturing practices/techniques, vendor management, or supply chain development.
  • Must have experience working well with and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Possess strong discernment and experience leading strategic supply chains, cost models, and complex procurements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in procurement with construction materials, including knowledge of market trends and vendor capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of integrated systems used in retail and corporate environments, including architectural materials, furniture, fixtures, lighting, and technology infrastructure.
  • Experience in managing global suppliers and understanding international procurement practices.
  • Advanced skills in risk assessment and mitigation strategies, particularly in the context of large-scale development projects.
  • Experience in developing and implementing innovative manufacturing processes and solutions.
  • Ability to leverage data analytics for decision-making and process improvements.
  • Familiarity with sustainable practices in construction and procurement.
What We Offer

At Apple, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including base pay, discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation assistance. Our benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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