EMEIA Logistics: Regional Supplier Leader

Apple; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Cork, Ireland invites an experienced Regional Supplier Manager to own the end-to-end performance of Tier-1 LSPs across the EMEIA region. You will balance daily operational execution with 3-5 year strategic supplier roadmaps, leveraging data analytics and AI to drive improvements and enforce SLAs.

You'll partner with Procurement, Finance and Operations to cost-optimize the network and ensure flawless product delivery during New Product Introductions, while leading cross-functional change

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supplier Management, Logistics, Supply Chain or Transport Operations role with third-party logistics.
• Strong analytical capability with large data sets and clear insights for technical and business audiences.
• Developed negotiation and influencing skills to drive outcomes without formal authority.
• Strong communicator able to articulate complex situations to diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies across multiple project phases.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, prioritise by impact, and deliver under tight timelines.
• Autonomous and results-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Executive Business Reviews with LSP leadership, using data to enforce SLAs and drive CAPAs.
• Partner with Procurement and Finance to optimise pricing templates, RFQs, and multi-year contracts.
• Define and execute 3-5 year strategic supplier roadmaps balancing innovation and day-to-day operations.
• Interrogate multi-region transportation datasets to identify risks and present strategic recommendations.
• Ensure security provisions across LSP operations to minimise loss and meet NPI timelines.
• Contribute to automation initiatives with Data Science teams to streamline reporting and analytics.
• Liaise between LSPs and WW & Regional BPR/OEM teams to drive cross-functional change programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Independent working

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Automation tools

Job description

Apple Cork, Ireland invites an experienced Regional Supplier Manager to own the end-to-end performance of Tier-1 LSPs across the EMEIA region. You will balance daily operational execution with 3-5 year strategic supplier roadmaps, leveraging data analytics and AI to drive improvements and enforce SLAs.

You'll partner with Procurement, Finance and Operations to cost-optimize the network and ensure flawless product delivery during New Product Introductions, while leading cross-functional change