EMEA Global Sourcing & Supply Manager

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.

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

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