Project Manager (Vendor Analytics & Governance), Vendor Management Office ( at Apple

Sunnyvale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vendor Management, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Negotiation, Influencing, Contract Management, Strategic Partnerships, Relationship Management, Transformational Change, Managed Service Solutions, Risk Mitigation, Compliance, Performance Driven, Cross-functional Relationships, Executive Communications

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Apple IS&T is seeking a senior Vendor Manager to drive the strategic partnerships and relationships with our IS&T vendors and IT Service Providers. This position involves working with senior leaders across IS&T and also working collaboratively with many teams across Apple such as Corporate Procurement, Finance, Legal, People, and many engineering teams. The role requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, the ability to drive through ambiguity, and manage multiple projects and key strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in initiating and leading transformational change, have excellent negotiation, influencing, and contract management skills as well as the ability to keep pace with and understand our evolving technology landscape. Join our Global IS&T Vendor Management Organization (VMO) in a role that marries project management, analytical, and negotiation skills. The IS&T VMO manages strategic outsourcing partnerships with IS&T vendors globally to maximize value, manage and mitigate risk, and ensure compliance. DESCRIPTION In this pivotal role, you will lead IS&T VMO strategic programs - from further optimizing relationships with our vendors by helping teams to implement managed service solutions, delivering vendor management solutions and best practices, and ensuring our vendor operations are robust, performance-driven, and aligned with strategic objectives. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 7-10+ years of experience with a BA/BS Degree Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to operate independently and lead without authority PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree or MBA preferred Experience working in Finance, Business Operations, Procurement, or related field Excellent influencing and negotiation skills Track record of building, growing, and developing key cross-functional relationships Ability to deal with ambiguity Ability to think strategically and work the details Experience in vendor/supplier management and operations Presenting and leading Executive communications End-to-end ownership of contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

This pivotal role involves leading IS&T VMO strategic programs, focusing on optimizing vendor relationships through the implementation of managed service solutions and ensuring vendor operations are robust and performance-driven. The manager will drive strategic partnerships with IS&T vendors and IT Service Providers while collaborating across various internal departments like Procurement, Finance, and Legal.