Manager, Global Sourcing & Supply Management; GSSM

Manager, Global Sourcing & Supply Management (GSSM)

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Apple is seeking a Manager, GSSM to lead a team that manages strategic planning, long term deal structuring and negotiations. This position requires the ability to work with procurement, engineering, finance and legal teams and also third‑party suppliers.

Position requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Team Development:
  Coach and mentor junior individual contributors to accelerate their onboarding across Apple‑specific processes, supplier ecosystems, and stakeholder expectations.
• Operational Continuity:
  The combined portfolio demands consistent senior oversight to cultivate deep relationships with substrate, resin, and raw material suppliers, drive negotiations, maintain execution quality, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks across concurrent work streams.
• Industry Expertise:
  Develop advanced substrate technology expertise including FCBGA, Cored, Coreless, Hybrid, and HBS.
• Complex Deal Support:
  The manager will lead or directly support high‑complexity negotiations (new supplier MSAs, novel deal structures, long‑term strategic capex investments).
• Strategic Initiatives:
  Formation and execution of substrate supply chain strategy to advance team wide priorities including cost modeling, new supplier development, and emerging technology investigations through deep engineering collaboration.
• Scalability:
  As Gen AI capabilities advance, leverage AI Agents and tools to keep up with increasing complexity and growing business needs without degrading quality or understanding.
• Business continuity planning:
  Continuously see around corners by anticipating potential risks and establishing sourcing criteria to proactively mitigate risks in a dynamic market environment.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain design and optimization, supplier sourcing and procurement negotiation, supply management and operations, cost modeling and financial analysis.
• 5+ years of management experience.

• Strong procurement/supply chain experience with a proven track record of success.
• MBA or M.S. degree a plus.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $196,200 and $295,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note:

Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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