Strategic Sourcing Manager

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a procurement analytics professional to forecast industry trends, perform supplier research, and negotiate optimal sourcing terms.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration to secure long-term supply continuity. Candidates will build digital twin models with Python ML, develop Power BI dashboards driven by SQL, and use R for optimization across multi-tier supply chains.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Experience building digital twins using Python ML.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and cost optimization.
• Ability to develop Power BI dashboards driven by SQL and R for optimization.

Responsibilities

• Forecast commodity landscape and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate supplier terms to achieve cost savings and continuity.
• Perform supplier financial research and spend analysis for strategic deals.
• Synthesize findings for senior leaders and communicate potential supply risks.

Skills

Python ML

Digital twin modeling

Strategic sourcing

Cost optimization

Data analytics

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

R

Python

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to Apple's advantage. Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals. Work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet Apple's performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity. Collaborate across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives are met. Include the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy. Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs and market intelligence and apply this knowledge to influence Apple's future product roadmap and sourcing decisions. Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting. Use advanced data analytics to analyze data and guide decision making. 40 hours/week. 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 $163,500 - $246,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Using Python ML to build a digital twin model.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Preparing, developing, and executing RFP/RFQs to drive savings and improve company efficiency through strategic sourcing decisions.
• Utilizing market research and price analysis to identify savings opportunities and support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Conducting stakeholder interviews to assess technology and process gaps to define requirements for an integrated procurement platform.
• Utilizing should cost modeling to identify cost optimization opportunities, including supply chain value drivers, pricing dynamics and supplier landscape.
• Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards, driven by SQL.
• Utilizing R to develop optimization models to improve multi-tier supply chain networks.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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