Strategic Sourcing Manager

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a WW Logistics GSM to manage commercial and spend for the APAC Distribution Centre. Responsibilities include qualifying and selecting services, negotiating contracts, reviewing documents, and conducting supplier business reviews. Ideal candidates will have experience in vendor management, strong contract negotiation skills, and proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and Keynote. This role is crucial for driving cost-effective logistics strategies in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous vendor management and commercial negotiation experience required.
• Contract management experience to draft and review terms is necessary.
• Must have advanced skills in Excel, Numbers, and Keynote.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and select DC services for APAC logistics.
• Negotiate contracts and rates with suppliers.
• Review business documents related to suppliers.
• Serve as a point of escalation for contractual agreements.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with DC suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction and avoidance initiatives.
• Manage weekly reporting of supplier performance.

Skills

Vendor management

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Numbers

Keynote

Job description

Summary

This role is part of the World-Wide Logistics Procurement Team reporting into the WW Logistics Procurement Manager. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment where flexibility, adaptability, excellent communications, finance acumen and contract negotiation skills are key attributes needed for success! As a WW Logistics GSM, you will be responsible for the commercial and spend management of Apple's APAC Distribution Centre Supplier sites for both forward and reverse logistics services. The role works cross functionally with Apple Logistics operations to drive cost effective processes against contractual commitments and pricing terms. The role has responsibility for maintaining business relationships with the Suppliers and Apple regional business leaders and aligning corporate procurement strategies with regional logistics business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the qualification, selection and contracting of DC Services that support APAC Logistics operations
• Negotiating supplier contracts & rates
• Review all business documents being sent to suppliers in RFP's, RFI's Statement of work (SOW) Master Agreements (MSAs) and formal communications
• Point of escalation when there are impacts to commercial and contractual agreements with the suppliers
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with DC suppliers and making sure all actions from the QBR's have DRIs and timelines for completion
• Drive continual cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives with suppliers projects as required from within the global team
• Manage weekly reporting including deals/contracts update, suppliers spend, and upkeep of suppliers rate cards, etc

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate will need to have previous vendor management and commercial negotiation experience
• Contract management experience to draft, review and assess terms and conditions and hold parties accountable
• Advanced Excel, Numbers and Keynote skillset
• Clear communication style to work with Suppliers, internal customers/partners and executive management to drive logistics strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Min Bachelor Degree and/or equivalent
• Demonstrated track record of working cross functionally in a fast paced environment with competing priorities
• Extensive commercial negotiation experience

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.