Global Supply Manager (GSM) Strategic Materials

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple innovative ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products services and customer experiences. This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather together that leads to great work. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what you could accomplish. nnThe people here at Apple dont just create products they create the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. Its the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found Strategic Materials GSM manages Apples key material supplier relationships from early-stage development through mass production. GSMs sit at the intersection of engineering business and design balancing the needs of all three to ensure Apples products launch on time on cost and to the exacting standards our customers expect.n

Enclosure components and materials define the look feel and expression of Apples amazing products. GSMs work in concert with key partners in operations engineering design teams to execute and scale new and existing manufacturing processes materials technologies finishes and form factors. GSMs also identify and scale new manufacturing partners while executing creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve goals across cost supply technology and role is for someone who thrives in complexity. Youll negotiate with the worlds most advanced material suppliers architect supply continuity strategies drive operational and cost efficiencies through process and design change and deliver the colors our customers adore the reliability they depend on and the sustainable materials that define Apples future. GSMs are involved in exciting collaboration with Industrial Designers Product Designers and color MQEs in influencing color and gloss of our colored materials that enable the distinctive look and feel of our products while striving to achieve optimal supply chain and excellent commercial results with our strategic material suppliers. GSMs proactively drive supply chain resiliency with their strategic suppliers and communicate resiliency progress to work is fast high-stakes and deeply cross-functional. GSMs who succeed here are equally at home in a supplier negotiation a senior leadership review and on a factory floor. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who enjoys technical and commercial challenges appreciate executive exposure and is open to accomplishing the impossibles.n

5 years of experience in supply chain development strategic sourcing supplier management or a strong engineering background in product developmentnHands-on experience in one or more of the following: materials science surface finishing manufacturing processes (CNC machined parts sheet metal enclosures injection molding ceramics coatings etc.) or related technical disciplinesnBSME BSIE or equivalent technical degree; MBA a plusnAbility to travel internationally 25%

Top-notch analytical and negotiation skills you can build a position and defend it with datanAbility to toggle fluidly between strategic thinking and granular executionnTenacious problem-solving and issue resolution; you drive toward resolution not around itnExecutive-level presentation and interpersonal skills crisp confident and calibrated to the audiencenProven ability to influence across engineering operations finance and design without direct authoritynFlexibility to adapt in dynamic rapidly changing environments and to bring others along with younExcellent communicator capable of operating in multinational environments motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives