Global Sourcing and Supply Manager at Apple

Taipei, , Taiwan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Commodity Management, Capacity Planning, Risk Assessment, Supply Projection, Supplier Development, Quality Management, Cost Management, Business Partnership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategic Initiatives, Supplier Evaluation, Mandarin Fluency

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, creative ideas have a way of becoming wonderful products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Acting as a key interface among Worldwide Operations Team, strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers, APO GSSM is responsible for managing strategic and tactical initiatives of the Apple supply chain. This role will focus on a specific commodity and will play a critical role in the overall success of the Apple Operation. DESCRIPTION - Act as resident expert in an assigned commodity - Collaborate with Worldwide Team to plan manufacturing capacity, prepare supply chain for new product ramps, lead timely actions to resolve supply issues and provide accurate risk assessments and supply projections - Manage forecast and supply, ensure supply chain flexibility to minimize risks - Manage and develop suppliers to maintain industry leading quality, delivery and cost - Develop and maintain professional and productive business partnership with suppliers - Work with Apple cross-functional teams and supply chain to achieve business goals and objectives - Spot improvement opportunities in supply chain and work to execute key initiatives and strategies - Participate in supplier evaluation and selection MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A BS/BA degree (an advanced degree like an MBA, MS or higher is preferred) Experience in semiconductor-related industries or roles Prior experience in Operations/Supply Chain Management or Commodity Management is a plus English and Mandarin fluency PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Proven ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and apply strong critical thinking skills for problem solving Demonstrated ability to drive successful delivery of strategic business initiatives Exceptional ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights that drive results Excellent written and verbal communication for conveying operational, technical, and commercial information clearly to diverse internal and external stakeholders Ability to work cross functionally in a dynamic environment - individually and as a member of a team Skilled at effectively managing competing priorities, leveraging adaptability and resourcefulness to deliver on time Strong personal and professional integrity Demonstrates a strong work ethic and high degree of flexibility Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, Tableau) highly desire Frequent travel might be required during some parts of the year, depending on the commodities

Responsibilities

This role acts as a key interface managing strategic and tactical initiatives within the Apple supply chain for an assigned commodity, focusing on planning manufacturing capacity and resolving supply issues. The manager will also be responsible for developing suppliers to maintain industry-leading quality, delivery, and cost while achieving business goals.