Manager, Soft Goods Materials, Global Suppy Management

** Weekly

Hours:

** 40

** Role Number:*
* ** Summary*
* Apple is seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-first leader to join our Softgoods Materials Global Supply Management (GSM) team. This specialized business group manages the end-to-end lifecycle of Apple's highly differentiated and unique materials-from initial sourcing and development through mass production and ongoing supply continuity. Our portfolio spans many different textiles, polyurethane films, and adhesives. Our world-class material supply chains must be unique, innovative, and specialized to enable Apple's rigorous performance and quality standards.

As the GSM Manager, you will lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Global Supply Managers. You will bridge engineering innovation with business execution, drive the long-term material supply chain and vendor strategy, negotiate cost, execute supply, and manage executive-level partnerships with a network of global suppliers. You will ensure that Apple's material supply chains are resilient, responsive, and structured to support both current programs and future product roadmaps.

** Description*
* As the GSM Manager, you will lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Global Supply Managers. You will bridge engineering innovation with business execution, drive the long-term material supply chain and vendor strategy, negotiate cost, execute supply, and manage executive-level partnerships with a network of global suppliers. You will ensure that Apple's material supply chains are resilient, responsive, and structured to support both current programs and future product roadmaps.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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Experience:

10+ years of professional experience in global operations, supply chain management, or high-volume manufacturing environments.

+ People Leadership:
Demonstrated experience directly managing, mentoring, and developing professional teams (including individual career growth plans, performance management, and setting team culture).

+ Executive Supplier Relations:
Proven track record of establishing and managing senior executive relationships with international suppliers.

+ Strategy & Resource Allocation:
Experience defining long-term supply chain strategies and managing team workload, project allocations, and supply initiatives.

+ Process Knowledge:
Strong understanding of value-added manufacturing processes, cost engineering (should-cost modeling), and manufacturing operations.

+ Negotiation & Governance:
Experience leading commercial agreements, contract and cost negotiations, supplier financial assessments, and driving risk mitigation tactics.

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Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Science, or similar) or Business/Operations.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Material Expertise:
Experience in advanced materials manufacturing, specifically with softgoods, textiles, adhesives, polyurethane, or related cosmetic and functional materials.

+ Advanced Degree: MBA or Master's degree is highly preferred.