Global Supply Manager; GSM - Recycled Rare Earths

Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Recycled Rare Earths

Cupertino, California, United States

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Apple is committed to transitioning to 100% recycled rare earth elements (REEs) in magnets across our products. As a Global Supply Manager, you will be at the center of this effort — building resilient and geographically diverse recycled REE supply chains, scaling new recycling and magnet manufacturing technologies, and helping Apple meet its ambitious sustainability commitments.

GSMs thrive in dynamic environments, balancing Apple’s engineering and business priorities while driving operational excellence. In this role, you will lead end‑to‑end program management for Apple’s new Mountain Pass recycling and magnet block facility, ensuring operational readiness and mass production ramp. You will oversee the qualification process for magnet blocks (including heavy rare earth–free designs), manage integration with downstream vendors, and partner closely with suppliers to secure reliable supply.

• You will develop and implement Apple’s global sourcing strategy for recycled rare earth materials, identifying and qualifying new sources worldwide. This includes negotiating strategic commercial agreements, mitigating geopolitical risk, and serving as Apple’s subject matter expert on the REE recycling market. You will own supplier relationships, manage performance against important metrics, and work cross‑functionally with Magnet GSMs, engineering, and environmental teams to ensure materials meet Apple’s technical and sustainability requirements.

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, or materials engineering.
• BSME, BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent. MBA preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

• Hands‑on experience with rare earths, magnets, or advanced materials supply chains.
• Consistent track record in program management and scaling new manufacturing facilities.
• Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and communication abilities.

Base pay range for this role is $172,100 – $258,600, and will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Applicants may also become shareholders through Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs, and are eligible for restricted stock unit awards and purchase options under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The role includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and services, tuition reimbursement for career‑advancing education, discretionary bonuses or commission payments, and relocation assistance.

Note:

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.