Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Buyer to join our Product Operations team. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency of our procurement processes and collaborating with internal and external partners.
Main Responsibilities
* Coordinate purchase order placement with suppliers, OEMs, and 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 and EOL management.
* Drive monthly reserves process and dispositions.
* Provide regular forecasting to the supply base.
* Ensure all POs align with correct pricing and interact closely with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice issues.
* Support daily shortage process and NPI activity across various programs.
* Drive process improvement and liaison across time zones with Asia and the US.
Requirements
* Meaningful experience in a supply chain role in a global technology manufacturing operation.
* Experienced SAP user with strong data analysis and numeric skills.
* Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across an organization.
* Strong communication and presentation abilities, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization.