Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we build products and experiences people once couldn’t have envisioned - and now can’t imagine living without. Are you excited by the idea of making a real impact? Are you prepared to dream big? Then a career with Apple might be your dream job!
The Product Operations team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated and hard-working Senior Buyer to be part of a diverse, dynamic and high-energy Supply Chain team. You will report directly to the Materials Manager and will have responsibilities for a range of commodities and reporting processes. You will collaborate with both internal and external partners to ensure the efficiency of our procurement processes.
Description
• Coordinate the P.O placement with the Suppliers, OEMs and other related functions.
• Ensure Supplier Performance and delivery commitments are met.
• Handle logistical issues among our 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 and dispositions.
• Provide regular forecasting to the supply base.
• Ensure all POs align with the correct pricing and interact closely with cross functional teams to resolve any invoice issues.
• Support the daily shortage process.
• You will support NPI activity across various programs.
• Drive Process improvement.
• Successful candidate will be required to liaise across time zones with Asia and US.
Minimum Qualifications
* 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 and 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.
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