Global Sourcing & Cost Optimization Manager

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks a senior supply chain professional to source, select, and qualify suppliers for power IC, driver IC and Time controller components, while negotiating terms to support product roadmaps and supply continuity.

You will analyze costs, forecast demand, lead cross‑functional negotiations, and build should‑cost models, using ERP, Tableau, and PowerPoint to present strategic recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field with 1 year of related experience
• Experience in global supply chains, tariffs, and import/export constraints
• Ability to structure multilateral deals considering cost, value, and risk
• End-to-end contract creation and negotiation covering product development, operations, and IP ownership
• Identify cost drivers and build should-cost models for BOMs and manufacturing steps
• Map supply chain risks and mitigate single points of failure
• Incorporate sustainability into supply chain planning and roadmaps
• Experience with ERP for forecasting, demand management, and PO releases
• Address supply de-commitment or shortages and drive recovery
• Proficient in presenting recommendations to leadership using Keynote/PowerPoint
• Drive cost reductions across product development to mass production and beyond
• Use Tableau to analyze spend trends and pricing

Responsibilities

• Source, select, and qualify suppliers for key components used in Apple’s products
• Negotiate terms and commercial conditions to support product roadmaps and supply continuity
• Forecast demand, manage purchases, and resolve supply shortages with cross‑functional teams
• Develop should‑cost models and analyze cost drivers to drive savings and risk reduction
• Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations to leadership using ERP, Tableau, and PowerPoint

Skills

Supply chain

Data analytics

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Tableau

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks a senior supply chain professional to source, select, and qualify suppliers for power IC, driver IC and Time controller components, while negotiating terms to support product roadmaps and supply continuity.

You will analyze costs, forecast demand, lead cross‑functional negotiations, and build should‑cost models, using ERP, Tableau, and PowerPoint to present strategic recommendations to leadership.