Global Supply Manager, Recycled Materials & Magnets

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

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