Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is searching for a Global Supply Manager to manage relationships with enclosure manufacturing partners in Austin, Texas. The successful candidate will drive operational efficiencies, oversee risk management, and ensure project execution. Collaboration with engineering and operations teams is essential to this role.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in supply chain development and a mechanical engineering background. A proactive approach and excellent communication skills are necessary for success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing practices like CNC machining, sheet metal, and enclosures.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial relationships with manufacturing partners and ensure continuity of supply.
• Drive operational efficiencies through strategic negotiations and project execution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for successful product launches.

Skills

Supply chain development

Mechanical engineering

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

BSME or BSIE

MBA

Tools

CNC Machined parts

Injection molding

Vacuum forming

Job description

Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures

Austin, Texas, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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Apple GSMs own the commercial relationship with our enclosure manufacturing partners and are responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well overall project execution. GSMs sit at the intersection of Apple's business activities and engineering communities, and effectively balance the needs of both groups to ensure successful product launches. Enclosure components (such as the housing) define the look, feel and expression of Apple’s globally recognized industrial and product design. GSMs work in concert with operations, supply quality, and supply base engineers as well as Apple’s Product Design and Industrial Design teams. Together, these teams execute and scale both new and existing manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes and form factors.

Description

Successful GSMs thrive in a rapidly changing environment and constantly drive excellence across their own responsibilities as well as that of team members and partners. They frequently leverage strategic internal relationships to effectively collaborate with engineering, operations and other Apple teams. You are able to make smart decisions with the information available, think and stay focused under pressure, and communicate concisely and effectively with senior management as well as peers. GSMs identify and scale new and existing manufacturing partners as well as executing creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve goals around cost, supply, and quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong mechanical engineering background in product development
• Hands‑on experience in any of the following: mechanical engineering, mechanical development, manufacturing practices/techniques involving CNC Machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, casings, jigs, tooling, fixtures, injection molding, vacuum forming, plastic parts, ceramics, etc.
• BSME or BSIE, or equivalent. MBA a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to toggle between strategic and detail orientated thinking
• Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence across multiple functional teams
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments
• Excellent communicators, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives
• Ability to travel Internationally 25%

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