Strategic Sourcing PM - Global Retail Rollouts

Apple, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in London is seeking a Sourcing Program Manager to own cost and schedule for Apple-supplied items on a portfolio of retail construction projects across the EMEIA region.

You'll be the main link between the Design, Development and Sourcing teams and our supplier and logistics partners. You'll spot risks early, measure what design or schedule changes mean for cost and timing, and keep senior leaders clearly informed so that every project opens as planned.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in construction project management or supply chain management.
• Experience reading construction drawings, specifications and project programmes to identify risks.
• Experience building and managing budgets and cost models for multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience managing schedules, forecasting timescales and aligning multiple partners to achieve milestones.
• Experience working with international teams and suppliers across multiple countries.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design and Development teams to understand upcoming store designs, scope and schedules, then turn them into clear sourcing plans and milestones.
• Develop and manage project budgets for Apple-supplied items, covering materials, manufacturing and freight. Adapt standard cost models to each project's design.
• Track supplier schedules from design approval through manufacturing, shipping, customs clearance and installation. Make sure deliveries match the construction programme.
• Assess the cost and schedule impact of design changes, regulatory requirements or milestone date shifts. Communicate the impact clearly and drive decisions to minimise delays.
• Identify and resolve risks before they reach the critical path, the sequence of activities that determines a project's completion date. This includes import and product certification requirements, quality issues and supplier capacity.
• Report project status, risks and budget position regularly to senior leadership in a clear, concise format.
• Improve processes and tools that streamline communication, budgeting and financial tracking across multiple countries and teams.
• Educate project teams and General Contractors on sourcing lead times, dependencies and standard practices.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

English fluency

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field

Job description

Apple Inc. in London is seeking a Sourcing Program Manager to own cost and schedule for Apple-supplied items on a portfolio of retail construction projects across the EMEIA region.

You'll be the main link between the Design, Development and Sourcing teams and our supplier and logistics partners. You'll spot risks early, measure what design or schedule changes mean for cost and timing, and keep senior leaders clearly informed so that every project opens as planned.