Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Develop commodity landscape understanding, forecast industry trends, and negotiate optimal terms to secure long-term supply continuity for Apple's products.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager
Builds
Long-term supply agreements and optimized sourcing strategies
Domain
Consumer electronics / Strategic procurement
Required skills
Supplier financial research, spend analysis, contract negotiation, cost modeling (TCO/should cost), supply chain evaluation, program management, cross-functional collaboration, RFP/RFI management, data analysis (Excel/Tableau), market intelligence
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
Excel, Tableau, Keynote
Responsibilities
Forecast industry trends and gauge competitive forces; negotiate optimal terms with suppliers; conduct cost modeling and spend analysis; evaluate supply chains for efficiencies; lead cross-functional collaboration; translate data into actionable insights for senior leaders; manage program processes and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC