Senior Buyer Job Description
At Apple, we're a community of extraordinary individuals who come together to push the boundaries of what's possible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and willing to dream big, then a career with us might be the perfect fit.
The Product Operations team is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. As a key member of this team, you'll report directly to the Materials Manager and be responsible for managing a range of commodities and reporting processes.
You'll collaborate closely with both internal and external partners to ensure the efficiency of our procurement processes. This includes coordinating with Suppliers, OEMs, and other related functions to meet delivery commitments and resolve logistical issues.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate P.O placement with Suppliers, OEMs, and other related functions.
* Ensure Supplier Performance and delivery commitments are met.
* Handle logistical issues among partner manufacturers/suppliers and Apple.
* Engage directly with Global Supply Managers to confirm component and commodity pricing.
* Support site-to-site material transfers.
* EOL Management: Elimination of Excess and Obsolete material.
* Drive the monthly reserves process & dispositions.
* Provide regular forecasting to the supply base.
* Ensure all POs align with correct pricing & interact closely with cross-functional teams to resolve any invoice issues.
* Support daily shortage process.
* You will support NPI activity across various programs.
* Drive Process improvement.
* Successful candidate will liaise across time zones with Asia & US.
Requirements:
* Meaningful experience in a Supply Chain role in a global technology manufacturing operation.
* Experienced SAP user.
* Strong data analysis and numeric skills to identify trends & business opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Formal qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement would be an advantage.
* Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across an organization.
* Strong communication and presentation abilities, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization.
Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year