Global Sourcing and Supply Manager

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks a Supply Chain Operations Manager to enhance supply chain performance through supplier negotiation and global collaboration. Applicants should have over 7 years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and strong analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to influence product strategy while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain or related area.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of commodity landscape and forecast industry trends.
• Perform supplier financial research and strategic procurement deals.
• Negotiate optimal sourcing terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate globally to meet business objectives.
• Optimize supply chain performance via analysis.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Singapore, Singapore Operations and Supply Chain

Description

- Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to Apple’s advantage.- Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals.- Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet Apple’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.- Collaborate across the Apple organization covering multiple time zones and global regions to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.- Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking.- Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Apple’s future product roadmap and sourcing decisions.- Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing,Supply Chain or related area
• BS/BA in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or MBA preferred
• Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
• A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
• Ability to operate independently and lead without authority
• Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information
• Experience in supplier management and operations
• Ability to identify and solve complex supply chain issues
• Demonstrated experience in driving autonomous decisions
• Presenting and leading Executive communications
• End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus
• Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally 25-30%