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Apple Buy/Sell Order Management Buyer - month contract 
Ireland, Cork 
303809032

18.11.2024
Description
Coordinate buy sell purchasing activities with GSSM (Global Source & Supply Managers), Suppliers, OEM’s & other related functions.Engage directly with Global Supplier Managers to confirm component and commodity pricingManage Sales Orders (SO) from OEM’s & release Purchase Orders (PO’s) to Suppliers, manage supplier shipments (ASN) and goods receipts (GR’s) with OEM’s end to end.Ensure all PO’s, SO’s align with the correct pricing, part number and qty.Daily check open or missing ASNs (Advanced Shipment Notification) from Suppliers and open or missing GRs (Goods receipt) from OEMsInteract closely with GSSM, Finance, Suppliers and OEM to monitor performance and address any supply chain issues.Collaborate with Finance or other functional teams for resolving any Supplier / OEM payments & drive issue resolution.You will be responsible for ensuring closure of all SO / PO’s, RMA’s PA’s (Price Adjustments, Credits)Manage the release of inventory from Apple Owned Inventory Hubs to OEM’sResponsible for ensuring the data integrity of the various procurement business systems (SAP, MPL, purchasing order, sales order, pricing etc.).Participate in process improvement & work with key shareholders in developing automated solutions and testing (UAT) that these solutions are fit for purpose.You will be responsible for ensuring no confidential or sensitive Apple information is disclosed.You will support NPI, Quarter end and other related buy sell activities.Support with other functional teams the new setup of suppliers, OEMs, commodities etcSupport site to site material transfersSupport 3rd party process audits (e.g. SOX, Apple internal etc)Successful candidate will be required to liaise across time zones with Asia & US.The role may require a moderate level of travel
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar procurement role.
  • Advanced Excel capabilities (macros, pivot tables, reports) and strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
  • The required candidate will also need to have strong SAP (MM module) or similar experience.
  • Ability to operate using your own initiative in a flexible & dynamic organization - be able to thrive in a challenging environment.
  • Knowledge & experience of Procurement and managing vendors.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Equivalent work experience may be considered
  • Demonstrated Individual team role skills in participating in projects, teams, process testing
  • Knowledge of Supply chain/Logistics an advantage
  • Candidate with knowledge of India business, trade, supply chain, languages(s) would be a distinct advantage.
  • Other advantages include having experience with working with Asia based vendors – ability to speak Mandarin, Japanese or Korean.