Global Commodity Manager

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Sur place; USD 134 000 - 202 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to join the AppleCare team.

You will manage continuity of supply for service components, collaborate with planning, purchasing, finance, engineering and quality teams, and drive value across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include supplier performance management, cost control for warranty parts, reverse logistics, and leading PRQ projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years in supply chain management.
• Vendor management experience with contract manufacturers.
• Procurement and project management skills with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes.
• Experience identifying and resolving engineering quality issues.
• Understanding contractual terms and negotiation with legal teams.
• Experience presenting technical and business information to cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects.

Responsabilités

• Ensure continuity of service components across the supply chain.
• Manage supplier performance via QBRs and SPI processes; drive improvements.
• Oversee costs for warranty, repairs, and out-of-production parts.
• Design repair and replacement supply chains for cost efficiency and service levels.
• Lead warranty redemption enhancements with suppliers.
• Lead AppleCare Post-Ramp Qualification (PRQ) projects for service component changes.

Connaissances

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Procurement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Component manufacturing

Engineering quality issues

Contract negotiations

Technical reporting

Formation

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Description du poste

Sunnyvale, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish!We are seeking a Global Commodity Manager to join our AppleCare team. In this role, you will manage continuity of supply, warranty redemption, supplier quality claims, repair and testing, reverse logistics, and costs for service product components. You will collaborate cross-functionally to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Description

As a Global Commodity Manager, you will design and implement solutions that achieve business-critical metrics for the AppleCare supply chain. You will partner closely with planning, purchasing, finance, engineering, and quality teams to ensure full support throughout the service phase of the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service components’ continuity of supply
• Supplier Management: Manage supplier performance in service operations through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) and Supplier Performance Index (SPI) processes. Set metric targets and oversee supplier management of repair and screening operations, evaluating capacity and managing demand levels. Partner with commodity leaders in operations to negotiate contractual terms and drive suppliers to enhance their infrastructure.
• Cost Management: Manage costs for warranty, repairs, and out-of-production replacement parts across all regions and repair channels.
• Reverse Logistics and Operations: Design repair and replacement supply chains to secure continuity for system-level repairs at the lowest possible cost and highest service level.
• Warranty Redemption: Ensure internal systems and processes capture the full value of warranty terms with suppliers, driving enhancements to eliminate costs associated with in-warranty support.
• PRQ: Lead AppleCare Post-Ramp Qualification (PRQ) projects for service component changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of experience in supply chain management.
• Vendor management background, including working with contract manufacturers.
• Procurement and project management proficiency, including cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes.
• Background in identifying and resolving engineering quality issues.
• Understanding of contractual terms and negotiation strategies when collaborating with legal teams.
• Experience presenting technical and business information to cross-functional teams and leading project initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $133,500 and $201,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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