Job details
- Job Number: 28295673
- Santa Clara Valley, California, United States
- Posted: 27-Aug-2013
- Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary
The
Strategic Sourcing Manager is positioned at the interface between
Apple’s product teams and the industries that supply core component
technologies. In this role, the individual is responsible for developing
and executing sourcing strategies as well as recommending product
innovations based on improving technology. The position requires an
interest in market dynamics and competitive behavior, negotiation and
pricing, manufacturing processes, and risk mitigation.
Key Qualifications
- Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power within core materials markets and leverage competitive dynamics to Apple’s advantage.
- Effectively interface with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the tradeoffs 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. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to proactively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.
Description
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.
Manage and support new product ramps and supplier qualifications.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Poise when confronted with sudden setback s
A knack for negotiation
Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment
Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information
Thirst for knowledge and the ability to learn quickly
Interest in technology and/or operations (experience preferred but not
required)
Willingness to travel internationally (10% - 30% depending on commodity)
Education
BS/BA
MBA preferred
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