Global Sourcing & Supply Manager
Company: Apple
Job Location: Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 7 - 11 years
Summary
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Description
The Global Sourcing and Supply Manager (GSSM) acts as a key interface among Apples Worldwide Operations organization, strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers. As a GSSM you will be responsible for driving critical strategic and tactical initiatives of Apples supply chain. In this role, you will manage a specific commodity and will play an important role in the overall success of Apples supply chain development and operation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree with 7-11 years of overall experience and relevant procurement / operations background
Experience in supplier management and operations with some history of having solved complex supply chain issues
Hands on experience in developing robust localized supply chain in India for key technologies (eg. automation, capital equipment)
Willingness and ability to travel internationally / domestically up to 50%
Preferred Qualifications
MBA/MS preferably in Supply chain
A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
Excellent communication, capable of working with global teams
Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the consumer electronics industry a plus
Ability to operate independently and flexibility to adapt to dynamic environments
Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems with with partial/limited information
Direct experience in long term capacity planning a plus
Interest in technology
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