Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Recycled Rare Earths

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,500 - 263,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Education reimbursement

Health coverage

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a Global Supply Manager to lead sourcing for recycled rare earths and additional raw materials used in magnets and enclosure components.

The role spans sourcing, qualification, and mass production scale while aligning with sustainability and cost objectives. The GSM will build supplier relationships, negotiate strategic contracts, and collaborate with engineering, design, operations, and environmental teams to meet technical specs and Apple's commitments to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a strong engineering background in product development or materials.
• Hands-on technical experience in materials science, manufacturing processes, or related fields.
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Apple's global sourcing strategy for raw materials, identifying and qualifying new supply sources worldwide across the full value chain.
• Own strategic supplier relationships end-to-end — from commercial negotiation and contracting to performance management against key metrics.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including technical validation, process audits, and integration with downstream manufacturing partners.
• Negotiate strategic commercial agreements that achieve goals across cost, supply assurance, technology access, and quality.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical exposure, single-source dependencies, and capacity constraints.
• Partner closely with engineering and environmental teams to ensure materials meet Apple's technical specifications and sustainability commitments.
• Drive operational and cost efficiencies through process improvement, design changes, and competitive sourcing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and internal advocate for your material category, communicating clearly across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Supply chain development

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Materials engineering

Materials science

Manufacturing processes

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Global Supply Manager (GSM) – Recycled Rare Earths

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

This role currently focuses on supporting Apple's recycled rare earth element (REE) supply chain for use in magnets across our product portfolio—a critical part of Apple's commitment to transitioning to 100% recycled rare earth elements. Beyond REEs, this role is designed for a versatile GSM who can flex across a range of raw materials or part categories, including polymers, metals, and enclosure components that go into Apple's world‑class products.

Description

GSMs thrive in dynamic environments, balancing Apple's engineering and business priorities while driving operational excellence. In this role, you will develop and own supplier relationships for one or more raw material categories, driving strategy from sourcing and qualification through mass production scale. You will work cross‑functionally with engineering, design, operations, and environmental teams to ensure materials meet Apple's technical, quality, cost, and sustainability requirements. Whether you're qualifying a new recycled REE supply chain, scaling a new adhesive chemistry, or optimizing the economics of an injection‑molded enclosure part, you bring the same rigor, creativity, and ownership to every challenge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Apple's global sourcing strategy for raw materials, identifying and qualifying new supply sources worldwide across the full value chain
• Own strategic supplier relationships end‑to‑end — from commercial negotiation and contracting to performance management against key metrics
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including technical validation, process audits, and integration with downstream manufacturing partners
• Negotiate strategic commercial agreements that achieve goals across cost, supply assurance, technology access, and quality
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical exposure, single‑source dependencies, and capacity constraints
• Partner closely with engineering and environmental teams to ensure materials meet Apple's technical specifications and sustainability commitments
• Drive operational and cost efficiencies through process improvement, design changes, and competitive sourcing
• Serve as a subject matter expert and internal advocate for your material category, communicating clearly across all levels of the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a strong engineering background in product development or materials
• Hands‑on technical experience in one or more relevant disciplines: materials science, manufacturing processes (e.g. injection molding, casting, coatings, chemical processing), or related fields
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following material categories: rare earths or magnet supply chains, critical minerals, battery materials, polymers, adhesives, surface finishes, or closed‑loop recycling and scrap operations
• Consistent track record of scaling new supply chains and bringing new manufacturing capabilities to mass production
• Outstanding negotiation skills — you can build a position and defend it with data
• Ability to toggle fluidly between strategic thinking and granular execution
• Tenacious problem‑solving; you drive toward resolution, not around it
• Proven ability to influence across engineering, operations, finance, and design without direct authority
• Executive‑level presentation and communication skills — crisp, confident, and calibrated to your audience
• Flexibility to adapt in dynamic, rapidly changing environments and bring others along with you
• MBA preferred

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become shareholders through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs and to purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Additionally, you’ll receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career, such as tuition. This role might also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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