Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) Lead at Apple

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Procurement, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Mentorship, Operational Tools, Data Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Compliance, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Technical Acumen, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Engagement

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Hardware Engineering is seeking a seasoned Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) - Lead to manage complex procurement processes for R&D tools and services. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong understanding—or the aptitude and willingness to quickly learn—the intricacies of the Purchase Requisition (PR) process. The ideal candidate can influence cross-functional teams and mentor peers, driving process improvements and ensuring alignment between engineering, finance, procurement, and vendors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. DESCRIPTION As the Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) – Lead, you will own end-to-end oversight of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes for critical R&D capital investments in tools and services, ensuring compliance, operational rigor, and alignment with organizational goals. You will act as a senior liaison bridging vendors, engineering teams, and finance partners, translating complex policies into actionable workflows that meet both compliance requirements and engineering needs. In addition to managing your own workload, you will provide mentorship and direction to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will proactively identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes, mitigate risks, and enhance reporting and audit readiness. This role requires a strong mix of technical acumen, leadership skills, and business savvy to effectively balance operational execution with strategic priorities that enable product development and innovation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, supply chain, or engineering program support including cross-functional and vendor engagement Experience leading initiatives or mentoring peers, with interest or aptitude for growing into a formal leadership role. Strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with operational tools such as Excel, Tableau, and workflow, ticketing or procurement systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in R&D operations or technical environments with complex procurement and capitalization requirements. Familiarity with internal tooling and ticketing platforms (e.g., Radar, eApproval, Balance, etc.) Experience leading initiatives or mentoring peers, with interest or aptitude for growing into a formal leadership role. Ability to identify and implement process improvements using data and cross-functional input. Experience working with global teams or vendors across multiple time zones. Comfort with ambiguity and change in dynamic, high-growth environments. Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity, discretion, and secrecy

Responsibilities

You will own end-to-end oversight of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes for critical R&D capital investments in tools and services. You will act as a senior liaison bridging vendors, engineering teams, and finance partners, translating complex policies into actionable workflows.