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
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