Global Supply Manager – GSM Data Center Construction

Global Supply Manager – GSM Data Center Construction

Sunnyvale, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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The Global Supply Manager (GSM) is Apple’s representative in strategic planning, negotiating, drafting, administering, and managing the full range of commercial and development contracts including documentation / execution associated with Data Center Construction and Equipment projects throughout Apple’s Global Owned and Operated Data Centers. They will support the category strategy, supplier identification, supplier selection, construction activities and cost management, including change orders.

This GSM will work closely with Places management and executive level client groups, consultants and suppliers as well as internal Finance, Risk and Legal Departments resulting in strategic supplier relationships that achieve cost-effective, timely, and efficient procurement decisions to ensure support of Places overall business plan objectives.

• Sourcing and vetting qualified consultant, contractor and subcontractor candidates
• Effective utilization of RFI (Request for Information), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQ (Request for Quote) techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage
• Directly implement supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness
• Supplier cost control and documentation across different construction disciplines and equipment types
• Manage and report on contract use, status, value, risk
• Partner with the internal business client in defining scope, schedule, budget
• Excellent technical, organizational and communication skills, and documented experience in procurement for mid to large scale construction projects
• Ability to create strategic category plan optimizing both spend and timing while contemplating lead times and other potential impacts
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and excellent spreadsheet and math skills
• Implement proactive procurement philosophies, strategies, policies, procedures, and systems in order to leverage spend and reduce costs
• Maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult contract negotiations, exceptionally tight deadlines and client expectations
• Strong negotiation experience, knowledge of standard procurement practices, knowledge of contracts, diplomacy, and strong ability to work cross-functionally and lead project teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of the General Contractor, Sub-Contractor engagements along with labor and equipment drivers
• Lead all aspects of supplier negotiations, including contract terms, pricing, and performance management
• Produce deliverables which consistently aid in: effective decision making, maximized buying power, enhanced communications, increased supplier accountability, understanding of marketplace, securing management support for project scopes, budgets and goals

• BA/BS degree plus 5-10 years experience or MA/MS/MBA degree plus 5-7 years experience, or equivalent.
• Contract negotiation experience required

• Masters degree or MBA preferred
• Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
• A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
• Ability to operate independently and lead without authority
• Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information
• Experience in supplier management and operations
• Ability to identify and solve complex supply chain issues
• Demonstrated experience in driving autonomous decisions
• Presenting and leading Executive communications
• End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus
• Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a…