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Apple Strategic Sourcing Manager – AV & Technology United States, West Virginia 315814915
09.09.2025
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- PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
- Work with a team to handle proposals and change orders for projects.
- Track project on site date requirements and work with vendors to fabricate, deliver, and install on schedule.
- Support and troubleshoot store integration/installation issues worldwide.
- Develop new methodologies and processes to improve team productivity in key project management tasks.
- STRATEGY:
- Improve existing supplier strategy and support expansion of the supply base.
- Develop and implement overall supply chain strategy and be expected to manage executive level relationships with supply base.
- Travel as necessary to facilitate new supplier onboarding and ensure quality specifications are met for worldwide supply base.
- Partner with SCD and Development for cost and schedule efficiency opportunities
- SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT:
- Manage the resources and drive the distribution of RFP’s, contract negotiations and procurement for the commodity worldwide.
- Exercise individual judgment to lead pricing negotiations through supply base with support from cross-functional team members.
- Drive value-engineering initiatives for this commodity.
- Continuous research and education of key components and suppliers to review market trends applicable to improving the store environment.
- Negotiate contracts with minimal support and management review for key terms and conditions.
- 7-10 years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
- Strong analytical/negotiation skills and have a background in handling detailed negotiations.
- Hands-on experience in any of the following: product development, design, manufacturing practices/techniques, vendor management, supply chain development, managing strategic supply chains, cost models, or complex procurements.
- Ability to travel 15-20%
- Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently.
- Must have experience working well with and ability to influence cross functional teams.
- Ability to toggle between strategic and detail orientated thinking.
- Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments.
- Excellent communicator, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives.
- Understanding of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus.
- Procurement experience specifically with Audio Visual / IT materials and services is a plus.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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