EMEA Global Sourcing & Supply Manager

Summary

As a Global Sourcing & Supply Manager (GSSM), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing innovative strategies that help to connect Apple products to our customers.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Repair Center & Manufacturing procurement specialist with deep knowledge of outsourced operations, commercial impacts, and the ability to drive strategic supplier relationships across EMEIA.

Responsibilities

• Deep knowledge of the key cost drivers within an outsourced Repair Center operation and the commercial impacts of economic and competitor landscape
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for competitive pricing and favourable terms
• Analyse market intelligence to develop and build logistics commodity and industry knowledge to support and influence long term strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand operational requirements and to develop strategies to meet them
• The ability to rapidly synthesise and communicate findings to senior leaders
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and best practices in all procurement activities
• Should cost developed for every negotiation
• Responsible for the qualification, selection and contracting of RC and Manufacturing Services that support EMEIA operations
• Activity based pricing management
• Responsible for negotiating supplier contracts and pricing templates
• Responsible to review all business documents being sent to suppliers in RFP's, RFI's Statement of work (SOW) Master Agreements (MSAs) and formal communications
• Ensure all contracts and pricing are agreed before awarding and onboarding of the business
• Point of escalation when there are impacts to commercial and contractual agreements with the suppliers
• All rates to be negotiated prior to expiry of existing rates, thereby ensuring continuity of service and pricing
• All projects to be updated weekly in project management system
• Conducts Quarterly Business Reviews with suppliers and making sure all actions from the QBR's have DRIs and timelines for completion
• Drive continual cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives with suppliers
• Adhoc Projects as required from within the GSSM team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous vendor management
• Previous commercial experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Advanced Excel, Numbers and Keynote skillset
• Ability to present to different levels of management
• Strong understanding of supply chain impacts

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS + 3 years of experience in Repair Center or Manufacturing procurement
• Masters degree or MBA a plus
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated track record of working cross functionally in a fast paced environment with competing priorities
• Extensive contract negotiation experience